I’ve always found it difficult to describe myself because I feel like my personality and interests are a juxtaposition. Growing up, I was the kid who didn’t have on common, name brand fashions, but rather preferred to sow fringes at the bottom of my 5-7-9 jeans or bleach and rip my jeans for a vintage, distressed look. Back then, I was called “Afrocentric,” and now they say I’m a “Neo-Soul Hippie.” But I don’t particularly care for boxes. A consider myself like Tris, from the movie “Divergent,” I like a sprinkle of everything, and reject having to choose just one faction.
I’ve always been into color and art. I see the world vibrantly. There is just something about color that can put me in a vibe: purple makes me feel like a girl boss, but light blue leaves me feeling calm, nurturing and sweet. I have a very stimulated and hyperactive brain. It’s a blessing and a curse: powerful enough to be vividly imaginative, but erratic enough to have me going in a thousand different directions in a quarter of a nanosecond.
I spent 20 years in the military, and I have become more methodical and practical; even though my inner chaotic rebel screamed otherwise at times. But I have grown to love routines and methodical ways of doing things [or maybe it’s just a way to control my hyperactive, naturally-right brained self]. By the time I hit my 30th birthday, nothing fascinated me more than scientific and theoretical concepts: cosmology, microbiology, technology, and even world religions and the meaning of life. I enjoy the wonders of the world: bioluminescent creatures, the northern lights, and things like rainbow eucalyptus trees.
I’ve also had the privilege and pleasure of traveling to over 9 different countries across 5 continents and over 12 [vastly] different U.S. states. I’ve met so many amazing people along the way: from the tell-it-like-it-is but "I’m not rude" New Yorker, to the camo-wearing, easy-going, huntin’ & fishin’ muddin’ country boy, to my soft and sweet, hard-working and always nurturing 'Eonni' (Korean sisters). This is why and how I’ve developed my love for individuality, diversity, and culture. Globalization is a blessing and a curse.
This is the background to why being a Graphic Designer was a perfect career choice: I can be methodical in how to design, and creative in what I design, and most important, I can express myself in different colors.
