WHO AM I?

Healthy: I was 301 lbs. and went to 165 in just over 14 months without surgery. I am now at 180 but adding muscle/bulk. I have kept weight off for over 6 years now.
Confident: I’ve overcome a lack of confidence to become self-assured in my career and relationships (using self-developed strategies, learning from mistakes, and knowledge I’ve obtained from others)
Personally Growing: I have learned from my various mistakes, (and I’ve made plenty), I am a work in progress.
Self-Assured: I built my self-esteem from the bottom up. I went from suicidal teenage fat kid to being secure and happy being who I am
From Broken Home: I overcame challenging issues from my youth. I came from a broken home to now being well-adjusted in my adulthood, and I am a good and stable parent.
Broken Home Part 2: I discovered in 2022 that I am a product of a one-night stand. Since that time, I have been able to identify my biological father through DNA testing. This was shocking, but overall it has been positive learning this.
Career Rehabilitated: I went from a factory floor to become the Data Director/GIS Director for the South Carolina House of Representatives for their Redistricting Process, and I made the few career transitions in-between. (NOTE: I will not answer questions or discuss issues in conflict with or concerning my role with Redistricting with the SC House of Representatives)
Educated: I transitioned from a 2.2 GPA high school student, and a 1.9 GPA one time college dropout, to having 4 college degrees (B.A. – Geography, B.G.S. – General Studies/Science and Math, M.A. – Geography, M.S. – Data Science) and earning a 3.94 GPA in my final Data Science Master’s program
An Outgoing Introvert: I have learned how to network and navigate various social settings as a natural introvert. I am an INFJ on the Myers-Briggs and a 4w3 on the Enneagram.
Financially Secure: I, at one time, had a credit rating in the 500’s and had just 97 cents in my bank account living in one of the most expensive cities in the US (San Diego) to now having a credit rating in the 800’s and having a financial safety net.
Ambitious Dreamer: I understand and embrace the power and strategies of setting goals and chasing dreams. I am a dreamer and a doer
Boundary Setter: I have learned how to set appropriate personal boundaries (both internal and external)
Passionate: I love of travel, demographics, data, music, dancing, learning, parenting my son, and have many other passions in my life.
Well-Traveled: I have many thoughts and experiences from living in various cities and regions in the US. I have visited all 50 states and 5 continents.
Sympathetic: I want to help others overcome obstacles and challenges in their lives so they can work to live the life they want.
Data Nerd: I enjoy developing and analyzing large demographic datasets, and interpreting geographic data and maps, and have many years of experience doing this.
Borderline Minimalist: I live below my means by choice because I care more about my life experiences than I do material things.
Driven: When I put my mind to doing something I do it.
Empath: I feel deeply, and embrace the emotions I feel whether they are good or bad. I can feel your emotions as well.
Caring: I want to see everyone become the best they can be. This is why I have created this site.
Proud Single Father: I am a proud and active father of a teenage son.