I was born in Las Vegas, literally three days before the release of the first-ever iPhone. I spent the first nine years of my life in Las Vegas under various influences, including the first generation of smart devices, strong city lights, and a transitioning world as the new decade came to be. Most of what I remember at this young age would be our road trips to California through the Mojave Desert. Through these journeys I fell in love with two things - the beach and outer space. I would spend so many weekends at Santa Monica pier, enjoying the natural beauty of the California coast. I also remember spending much time at the Griffith Observatory, where I learned that Earth was just a speck in an even larger universe. Eventually, we relocated to Seattle due to the rise of technology and business and the even more significant uprise in workforce talent. Seattle’s general architecture and skyline were most impressive. However, the gloomy, cloudy weather and general social atmosphere weren’t all that exciting to us. We decided to move to Austin, Texas, after one year. Texas is what you would call a blend of my last two environments. As I eventually learned to call it home, I also allowed my aspirations as a young child to bloom elegantly into what I call my passions and goals today.