My Bio in 2013
I was born on April 2, 1984 at around 1 am. My mother raised me correctly, given the times, as a single mother. I am the oldest of 7, with one of those being my brother Eric who passed away as a infant. I have the best 5 siblings I could possibly have, the most loving family and friends, and a life that is worth living to the fullest.
I grew up in Frederick, Maryland and graduated from Frederick High in 2002. I join the Marines in 2002 as well, and left for bootcamp on August 5, 2002. If you would have asked me anytime before 2002 what I would be doing during those years, I would have told you College Football. That would have been true, but sometime in my Senior year I changed my mind. Motivated by a young man’s quest for honor, I joined the Marines after 9-11 because I thought it was the right thing to do. That decision changed my life in ways that I would never have imagined, and here I am.
In the Marines I learned to be Patient, Understanding, Just, and Firm. I learned how to lead, a skill that comes rather naturally, and I learned to love myself despite my shortcomings.
After the Marines I spent 3 years being a Chemical Biological and Nuclear Response instructor for the Marines. That allowed me to slowly phase out of the military mindset, without the tale-tell signs of depression (except for the only a month). There is a bunch to tell about this time-frame, but I will hold for another date. I then moved within my company, SAIC, to support efforts with the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. I stayed there for 2 years as an SAIC employee, where I developed the Consequence Management Division’s Training plan. I continued that work with TASC inc. while continuing my education in pursuit of a Bachelors.
I received a Bachelors of Arts in Global Affairs from George Mason University. There I learned and furthered my interest in religion, politics, education, philosophy, business, and leadership.
Soon after I graduated from GMU, and once I really grew tired of my life in the DC area, I decided to change my life. I sold my house, cars, motorcycle, and I moved to San Diego. I didn’t know it at the time, but I was determined to recreate myself and to destroy my old person. I have recently moved back to Maryland, after doing some soul searching and growth, and have decided on my life path and Grand Strategy. To learn more about this part of my life, read the first chapter of my book “You Are A diamond” – You can also go to the website where I’ll answer any questions about the book there.
It is now 2016. I am gearing up for a hell of a year. Before this time you will notice my growth on my blog. I have grown older, wiser, and some of my opinions have changed. I have learned more, read a whole lot more, and have accomplished all of my adolescent goals worth accomplishing to me. If the Creator of the World will, this year will be the beginning of a remarkable journey. I am set to be a father in May, I pray to the Most High. I am running for US Senate representing Maryland in the upcoming elections. I have recently finished a book and have two more books churning in my head. I have started a new position where I am a Strategic Planner and Analyst in Maryland, and I have made Site Supervisor position for my Current Company of Employment at our customer location. I plan to use the last 10 years of experience, growth, education, and leadership to start taking steps to improving the world and for service to my Creator, and to all of his creation. I am ready!
You will no doubt see these interests in my post, or if you get a chance to know me. But remember, I am very different from the man I use to be, and all of that was part of my journey.
I am all that I say I am and nothing else. You will never speak to me without me being honest. Many people think that I am careless in my openness, but I find that in a world of phonies, it takes true courage to be oneself, flaws and all.
I am Ambitious to a fault at times. I crave adventure. I enjoy the pleasures of life, but not in indulgence. I appreciate the love of beauty, but I do not let if misguide me. I am confident, and that only waivers when I do not do as I feel is right.
So, what does the future hold? I am not sure. All I know is that I have interest. You will be able to pick my brain about those, or you can allow me to tell you this information over time by following my posts.