What motivates you to get up in the morning?
My passion. I want to start a music label. So being able to take notes and do research on that helps me get up in the morning. Knowing that I have a job during this hard time due to Covid-19. I’m better off than some (not to brag about it). Being able to work out, stay healthy, and safe. Knowing I have a roof over my head and family that loves me. Stuff like that.
How do you find comfort on bad days?
That’s a deep ass question. Music. I listen to music on my bad days. Sometimes reading a book or looking at my favorite quotes also put me in a better mood. Communicating with friends and family. Talking about my problems can do something better for me than taking them on by myself.
What food best describes you?
Can it be more than one? I like to have a cheeseburger but now it would a turkey burger, fries, and a milkshake. Macaroni pie, stew chicken, callaloo (for those that don’t know what callaloo is, go on google and search it up). Valid stuff. Basically, Trinidadian cuisine. I love some curry, some pumpkin, some roti. Oh boy. That right there man. Hits the spot. But I’m always down to try new things.
After a hard day of work, what do you like to do?
So, I work overnights. Basically from 10 pm to 10 am, depending on if I do a full shift or not. It sounds crazy. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a little stressful. If I work a part-time shift I usually come home, shower, and eat a pint of ice cream while watching Netflix. If I come home from a full shift, I like to drink tea and have a full balanced breakfast.
If you could describe yourself as a pair of shoes, which would you choose and why?
I got you. Give me a pair of Asics. Ever since I started running track in high school, Asics have been my favorite pair of shoes. They’re comfortable. They give me stability. They last long. I can have one pair for 2-3 years. I work out in them, so they help me stay active. They’re also cheap. I’m not saying I’m cheap (I’m a little bougie) but depending on the shoe I’m worth it.
What emotion do you experience the most?
I would say I experience happiness and stress the most. Stress from working 12 hours a day. Happiness because even though my job is stressful, it’s fun because of the people that I work with. 75% of the day I’m laughing. I like to find the joy in the little things in life.
If there was one thing you’d want people to know, what would it be?
I would say that at first, I’m humble and shy but once you get to know me, I’m kind of outgoing. People would say I’m disrespectful, but it’s in a cool/ calm way. I’m not trying to do it to hurt anyone’s feelings. It’s kind of like if I see something funny, I’m like “oh yea, hahaha.” I’m outgoing and loving. I wouldn’t say I’m basic and normal, but everyone has their different characteristics. Humble, passionate, caring, and disrespectful. I know that’s oxymoronic, but I’m somewhere around there.