Do it all, see it all, be it all.

My time in high school

Attended high school in the
1990s

Overall high school experience
8/10. It's an incredibly hard time for all kids, so in retrospect mine was pretty great - despite feeling less smart than most of my school.

Grades in high school
B's and C's

 

Favorite subjects
English, Math, Physical Education

Struggled with...
Science & Foreign Language, I didn't care enough about either subject to do all the work necessary.

Favorite extracurricular
Sports / Recreation


Life since high school

[My greatest accomplishment is ] releasing my need for everyone to like me. I learned that all I need is to be okay with myself first, focus on my own happiness, for no one else can give that to you.

Attended college / university at
University of Arizona

Post-graduate education or training
Vocational training.

Places lived in US
Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Minnesota, New York, Ohio

Places lived outside the US
Toronto for 3 months.

Current occupations / past occupations
I am an actor.

Industries I've worked in
- Educational Services
- Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
- Nonprofit
- Accommodation and Food Services


A little introspection...

To me, being successful means...
Being happy.

My definition of success has changed over time. 
It's a personal goal, not a public one.

My greatest accomplishment to date and what I’ve learned from it
Releasing my need for everyone to like me. I learned that all I need is to be okay with myself first, focus on my own happiness, for no one else can give that to you. 

My biggest mistake or regret so far and what I’ve learned from it
All my mistakes led to where I am now, so I don't really have any.

An unexpected event that significantly changed my life and how it impacted me
I tried something new and liked it, and it changed the course of my life.


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My favorite spot in or around Palo Alto

The Boardwalk, Palo Alto Bowl, Palo Alto ymca.