I live 3,852 miles and ocean away from home. In
twenty-eleven I designed this blog to investigate my experience as an undergraduate
international student. At the time, I didn’t understand the potential. Since starting
“That Queen Elizabeth is a tough old bird”, the blog has evolved into a
platform for sports, sightseeing/travel reviews, gig reviews, a budget cookbook,
topical debate/venting, and more. I am currently continuing my studies abroad
on a MA Sports Journalism programme at the University of Salford – my hopeful
career path.
What to know…
My room travels with me. I replicate familiarity. I insist my room be painted Carolina blue. My room
abroad is frankly not. It’s almost that mean Coastal Carolina teal. I am in love with my mirror-door wardrobe for
the sole purpose of vanity. I kid; too aggressive. I like organisation and sarcasm.
My room is sport fanatical.
I never wear my hat straight and that isn’t on purpose. My head is crooked. I can’t grow a beard. And since my
hat doesn’t sit perfectly, I like my glasses to have an eastern tilt to them. Hats
don’t naturally suit me. Out of respect, I take it off when greeting someone.
I’m horrifically superstitious – in an amusing way – left to right. I am a southpaw, but I throw right-handed.
Guatemerican. I was adopted at six months, so before I even knew it, I was already
going Worldwide. Since you’re telling on
me, tell the world about me. I appreciate where I’m from, but sometimes I
forget to appreciate the journey. Appreciate the journey. I’m one who covets
that ¾ inch of his 5-3 ¾ frame. I’m never satisfied. I’m always hungry. I’m
self-motivated.
Say you Kingsmill 50/50, I’m whole grain. My music is erratic: one moment Within the Ruins, the
next Bun B & Jeezy, Paul Desmond, and bubble-gum pop. I like speeches. Something
about E.T. (Eric Thomas), Muhammad Ali, Les Brown, and Al Pacino gets me hype #4LYF.
The construction of sentences, whether to inspire/motivate or as lyrics showcasing
how many triple-black Phantoms Rick Ross has, I’m intrigued. I dissect them – I
write my own (horribly). I like one-liners, name-dropping,
using a word as its antonym, and slant pop culture references. I like the
potential of 140 characters. I RT @JayBilas. I love gym shorts.
Follow me on Twitter: @a_gunzy
I talk sports. I talk mumbles. I talk things I’ll
never say to the pretty girl on the bus.
