1. Family (especially nieces and nephews)
Like many other people in this world, my family is the most important thing to me. Love each sibling and parent with all my heart, and every new addition to the family brings me more and more joy. I remember when I was younger, I was really afraid of kids, and I didn't know how to act around them. When my older siblings started having kids, it didn't take long for me to be completely enamored with them. I now have 9 and counting!
2. Music
Although I am not much of a skilled musician, I do consider myself as a pretty good fan. This is a vinyl edition of my favorite album, Blonde, by Frank Ocean. If you ever want album recommendations, or are a fellow music nerd yourself, please feel free to contact me and I'd love to nerd out!
3. Writing
You probably have guessed by now, but I am a big fan of some good writing. One of my favorite pastimes is reading scripts, and when I'm not doing that, there's a good chance I'm writing one. This is an image from a fun feature film I'm working on about a young, silent, eccentric music loving man and how he changes when he comes to befriend his elderly neighbor.
4. Cool Characters (like Clementine!)
Along with writing, I ADORE interesting characters. Depicted here is Clementine. She comes from the video game, Telltale's The Walking Dead. You see her grow from a sweet, hopeful young girl to a fearless and loving leader. I highly recommend checking out this game.
5. Friends
I know it's basic of me, but I love my friends. Without great friends growing up, I would probably be dead in a ditch somewhere, or trying to find a reasonable career. I try to return the favor to these beloved people by trying to be a great friend back.
6. Arizona
I have a lot of pride in where I am from. I feel like people often kind of just classify Arizona as a desert with nothing but cactus scorpions. Perhaps the greatest thing about AZ is the people that I have come to know, respect, and love. That and of course, the stunning sunsets.
7. Soccer
I fully accept the fact that I am a nerd, but here is something that makes me seem less like a nerd. Right? I love soccer and have played it since I was a kid. Although I wish the person here depicted were me, it is actually one of my favorite players, Brendon Aaronson. I'm definitely on his same skill level for sure without a doubt.
8. Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream.
The Tonight Dough to be specific. Not much to say here. It's delicious. It's incredible. If you are lactose intolerant, I am deeply sorry about this absence in your life.
9. Hugs
Yeah. I like a good hug.
10. Competitive Super Smash Brothers Melee
Although I don't play professionally, I have been following the competitive scene for almost a decade now. It probably sounds silly, and even unimaginable to some to be so invested in a child's video game, but I guarantee you this game, and the people that play it professionally are some of the most passionate and creative things a person can witness.
Right when you thought you new a friend and then found out they like stuff that you also like but you didn't know previous.
What about Frisbee bro? I can't believe that didn't make the list.
Smash bros all the way!
I'm more of a Half Baked guy but the Tonight Dough is top tier ice cream. I feel like I'm never not in the mood for Ben & Jerry's.
Arizona is amazing! I would love to read your script and soccer is so fun wish we could've gone to a game.
I'm actually president of the Carson B. Shields fan club, and if anybody wants to join we hold meetings every Tuesday at 4:16 am in one of the music rooms at the HFAC. We're currently looking for a Chief Financial Officer and Creative Directour. We're also in dire need of a candlemonger, especially with our Carson Prayer Candle activity coming up on the 27th.
Brendon Aaronson is a great choice of player. I'm more of a Chelsea guy myself so I'll go with Pulisic every time, but I respect it nonetheless.