The story of my life


For my birthday one year, years ago (I think it was my birthday), my wife—then girlfriend—gifted me with a book. Knowing I was writing at the time and ostensibly pursuing a career in the medium, she figured a book would be a perfect gift. This book, however, wasn’t just any book. I had to write the book. The pages were empty, the only text a prompt at the top of each one, with sections for childhood and teenage years and adulthood. The gift was the space and structure to provide a narration for my life. The book remained unchanged from that day until now, as I finally begin to fill it’s pages. As I go through this book, in no particular order to start, I will share my words here as well. So, here goes the Story of My Life…

 
 

The sunset across South Florida, sometime in 2014.

At what age did you move out of your parents' house, and where did you go? Describe your first apartment.

I was 18 when I moved out of my parents house...will this be how I answer these questions, as in just straight on?...and I went to a place where I had some familiarity, Miami. Well, technically it was Coral Gables, a neighborhood of metro Miami. I had my first apartment…

 

coming soon

The second entry in the Story of My Life series - TBD.

 

coming soon

The third entry in the Story of My Life series - TBD.