: About Me

Although no longer in the military, I have an overwhelming need to continue serving my fellow men. At age forty and having made many choices in life, (some good and some bad) there is an undeniable wealth of experience and knowledge that comes as a direct result of the consequences of my actions. I've also learned a great deal from all those who have crossed my path throughout this journey, (some good and some bad). The one constant is that they all have something to teach us and it would be a shame to let it go to waste. - A.G.

My passion is ...

self discovery and the search of my higher purpose.

I know too much about ...

pain and suffering.

My parents always told me ...

all sorts of things; some good, some not too good. They all however, help shape me into who I am today.

My childhood ambition ...

was to be a singer.

My favorite memory ...

putting my baby Rachel to sleep on my chest.

Why I write ...

Because I enjoy it, am good at it and allows me to reach and touch others.

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari, Astral Projection for Begginers and Openning to Channel. NCIS, Countdown w/Keith Oberman and The Rachel Maddow Show.

My first job ...

was at age 10 pumping gas with my brothers in Puerto Rico.

My best moment ...

was getting promoted to the rank of Sergeant. My FAVORITE moment was the birth of my daughter Rachel.

My inspiration ...

comes from knowing that I am a part of an amazing Universe.

Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Self-reflection

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Driven By Love The driving force of love is manifested in every process of my existence. It is the cause for joy and sorrow, adoration and disillusion, excitement and dismay. It motivates people to become pillars of emotional strength or succumb to the grips of self-pity and self loathing when deprived of this fountain of life that we call love. Every one of these extreme conditions I have experienced in its name. Yet, every aspect of my life is driven by love. It was the love for my country that drove me to join the United States Army. In my opinion the most noble of occupations, serving ...

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