True Colors and Uncertainty: Being Humbled at Age 28

I’m a year closer to being 30 than 20. I’m also closer to a certain point in my life where passions are waning and others are slowly growing. To be honest with you, I’m ready to focus on what’s ahead than reflect on Year 28. While I’ve had some positives, like seeing HAIM in Los …

GALLERY: 2023 Meet the Artists Reception

LYNNWOOD, Wash. (Sept. 20, 2022) — The Lynnwood Convention Center hosted its annual Meet the Artists Reception Tuesday, September 19th. During the event, select people were treated with a VIP experience were they had a chance of tasting some of next year’s finest meals from Plate & Palette. Following the VIP event, the people who attended the …

For the Love of Racing: What Happened to the Passion?

“The fire still burns, but not enough for the stakes.” – Steve Young A quote that’s lingered my mind, body and soul over the past six weeks. It resonates to me more than any quote because it’s timely applicable. Specifically, trying to make a career in covering motorsports and actually see income since 2018. San …

100 Songs I Felt the Vibe in 2022

Music brings out the best in me from a creative standpoint. It’s also my other passion outside of sports. Naturally, I love keeping track of songs I enjoy listening and share it to those who care or want to branch out. I’ve been doing this for several years now and unlike those previous years, it’s …

From the Lens: Best of 2022

This blog focuses solely on my favorite photos outside of motorsports. If you want to see the best shots I took in that field, please check it out! FROM THE LENS: BEST OF 2022 IN MOTORSPORTS As previously mentioned in my last blog, I wanted to split this annual piece into two parts. One on …

From the Lens: Best of 2022 in Motorsports

Life can throw a bunch of curveballs and this year was a prime example. Especially, in my journey of trying to make this motorsports thing work. Instead of doing the usual Top 25 favorite photos as an open category, I’ve decided to split it into two parts. Why two? I don’t just cover racing when …

GALLERY: Jingle Bell Breakfast & Craft Fair

LYNNWOOD, Wash. (Dec. 5, 2022) — The Lynnwood Convention Center hosted the Jingle Bell Breakfast & Craft Fair this past Saturday. During the five-hour event, families were able to create arts and crafts, listen to holiday music and see vendors selling items. All of this took place on a sunny snowy day. My task was …

GALLERY: Meadowdale Mavericks vs. Cascade Bruins

EVERETT, Wash. — The undefeated Cascade Bruins faced the Meadowdale Mavericks at Everett Memorial Stadium Friday night. In a mostly one-sided contest, the Bruins walloped he Mavericks 48-6. Out of the 48 points, 28 of them were scored in the first quarter alone. It wouldn’t be until the third quarter when the Mavericks finally put …

Game of Survival and Happiness: Putting Year 27 in the Rearview Mirror

People say “nobody likes you when you’re 23.” Take a step in my shoes, 27 can make a strong case of being the age nobody really likes you. The number 27 lives in infamy in music due to the large number of artists who perished and of course, the number that’s synonymous to Gilles Villeneuve, …

GALLERY: Meet the Artists Reception

LYNNWOOD, Wash. (Sept. 14, 2022) — The Lynnwood Convention Center hosted the Meet the Artists Reception Wednesday evening. During the two-hour event, folks around the community entered the area to see incredible artwork from incredible artists around the Snohomish County. Underneath this blog, you’ll find the photo ops I took of several folks and artists …