Tell us what you do and why you love to do it?

I buy and re-sell vinyl records. I love doing it because I love the fact that I can somehow contribute positively to someone's life. By them finding a cool record at the record store and taking it home to enjoy, that makes me happy to know that I am giving them something they are stoked about.

What’s your favorite Secret LA spot?

One of my favorite spots, and one I love to take people to, is a spot in Malibu. A lot of times people go to Zuma beach or other state beaches. I like to go to El Matador and Leo Carrillo state beach because it’s a lot more private, a lot less people, and a little more relaxed.

What is something you will never wear again after this winter and what are you excited to wear this summer?

Something I am looking forward to never wearing again are masks - hoping that the pandemic ends, although I will continue wearing mine as long as we need to. Something I am looking forward to wearing, in the beginning of the pandemic I said I would grow my beard out until we had to stop wearing masks. Here we are a year and a half later and I have this giant beard. So I am excited to wear my actual face again.

What’s something new that you’ve learned recently?

Due to the recent pandemic, I've definitely learned to appreciate things I didn't appreciate as much before, like going out to a restaurant or going and hanging out at a park. I work in the concert industry so I've definitely learned to appreciate concerts a lot. 

Did you bake bread during quarantine?

I didn’t bake anything. I think I still did a lot of microwave dinners. I like Amy's brand, they make really good vegan mac and cheese.

Would you take Sunset or the Freeway?

Whenever I drive, if I don't have to be somewhere by a certain time, I always take the long route and the scenic route. Even if I do have to be somewhere at a certain time, sometimes I plan and leave earlier so I can take the scenic route.