My Life As a So-Called Punk

So this is something I've been wanting to for a long time, which is writing a blog. Ever since I was in elementary school I have had a great passion, desire, and a love to write. In fact one of the things I wanted to do was to be a sports or music journalist, but God had different plans for me, which will be for a later blog. I have such a great desire to write I'm actually in the works of writing my first book, whether it gets published or not, to me I'll feel accomplished by just doing it.

Alright this first blog is just going to be introducing myself and just letting everyone know what this blog is all about, and I will also tell you the meaning of the title of this blog...

Well first off a little about myself I was born April 9, 1977 (Yes, the picture above is me as a baby, it's not Gloria), in Lynwood, CA. I lived most of my life in southern California (we moved a lot, which I will write about in a later blog). I graduated from high in 1996, from there went to Bible College, was in full-time ministry as a children's/youth minister for 12 years, got married on November 13, 2010, became a father on November 10, 2012, I've been working at Ralphs grocery store since April 2010. I know what you're thinking, "Why aren't you going into more detail about; Bible College, being in ministry, no longer being in ministry, getting married, becoming a father?" I will but all of those will be for their own blogs, because there is so much to write on each of those chapters of my life. Other than that if I ever have any spare time, I'm a huge (that's putting it lightly) LA Kings fan, and I love music; mostly, metal, punk, thrash, hardcore, and alternative music. I also have many other hobbies and activities I enjoy doing, some in which people have no idea.

   So what is "My Life As a So-Called Punk" going to be about? Well each blog I will be writing about my life. Such as getting married, becoming a father, working a crappy job. I also be writing about the many hobbies and interests I have such as; LA Kings, my love for music (metal, punk, etc), how I got into that style of music, and yes my passion for professional wrestling (yes, I am a life long wrestling fan). I will also write on a variety of topics such as; fatherhood, bullying, legalism, just name a few. I have so many topics running through my head, and I'm looking forward to writing them out and letting everyone read about it. I will also post some poetry I have written.

Now regarding the name of my blog' "My Life As a So-Called Punk". Well one day my wife and I were at a local carnival type of event, when we bumped into an old roommate of hers. So as we were talking she (the old roommate), was talking about how both of their lives have changed so much when she said; "Look you went and married a punk." It wasn't the first time I've been called that, I've mostly been call a punk by home school moms and super conservative parents and others, hence the name "My Life As a So-Called Punk." Yes I love punk music, but this blog is to show that I am much more than just a "punk", I hope you enjoy it and please share this with your friends and family.