Let me begin by saying how thrilled I am to be a part of the Odyssey team. Since this is my first piece, I figured I should do an introduction.

I'm 24 years old and am based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota. I studied Film Production and Studio Art at the University of Wisconsin-Superior before transferring to Central Washington University in 2013. I'm pursuing various projects at the moment, ranging in a spectrum of art mediums.

No matter what medium, I care very much about pushing the art. I'm a believer in always being a student of the craft and want to never stop expanding my knowledge of cinema and the arts. I'm a huge cinema buff and pop culture geek, so don't be surprised if I try to infuse some of that into my writing. From DC to Marvel, comics to film adaptations, music and concerts, discovering the best food spots; this is a what can be expected from me. I also have a whacky group of friends, called the Scruffy Seals. We pretty much are the closest guys that have been chilling for over ten years and not one of us is related. Somehow we haven't gotten sick of each other. My stories are their stories as well and I'll be sharing those so be prepared.

With that said, I propose that my weekly pieces will range from beyond what's at the reader's front door. I like the idea that Odyssey will be what I make it. I like the challenge of finding a story to share with others on a weekly basis. Day-to-day, people get blinded by their own tunnel vision that is life. Studies, employment, and relationships can overwhelm anyone. The beauty is that everyone has a story. Odyssey will be a platform to prove that anyone and everyone deserves to have their story told. Here's to showcasing those people.

Cheers!