Ken's Fun Facts
This is the stuff that you desperately need to know.
BMX
Picture it - Miami Florida, 1997.
BMX popularity is at a high point, and X-Games are our Olympics. Dave Mirra (RIP) was the BMX God and we all aspired to be like him. My dad reluctantly got me my first freestyle bike - the GT Performer 97. I did some crazy stunts - even jumping a ramp that was two. stories. high.
It did not end well 👀
Tech is my passion
For as long as I can remember, I have been a child of technology. From the days of messing around on a black screen - green font of MS-DOS (I swear I thought was "dOiNg tHe hAcKinG") to building my own rigs, I've always gravitated toward this space.
Currently, I work in tech for Microsoft, helping ensure that I bring our devices and services to market.
Boyz II Men
Best R&B group of all 👏🏽 time 👏🏽.
Hands down.
I'll fight you if you say different.
Unhealthy Obsession with
Sonic the Hedgehog
Gotta Go Fast.
When Sonic was released in 1991 there was something different about him. I blame the amazing marketing that was executed during the early console wars (anyone remember Genesis does what Nintendon't - Genius). There was also not one, but two amazing Sonic cartoons that I LOVED.
Also, SATAM > AOSTH.
Don't @ me.
Pencil Lead stuck in my left hand
In one of my years in elementary school, the teacher asked us to quickly pullout an assignment from our desk. Since Sonic the Hedgehog and me were (are?) BFF's, I knew I could be the first person to get the assignment on my desk. I quickly stuck my hand in my desk to pullout the assignment only to jab my hand directly into a sharp #2 into my palm.
The mark is there till this day as a reminder to not be stupid.
Works about 32% of the time.
Marvels Agents of S.h.i.e.l.d.
is my VICE
This is - hands down - one of the best shows on TV.
Spies ✔
Espionage ✔
Ties to MCU ✔
The only thing missing is having a direct tie-in to the Netflix Marvel universe. Definitely going to miss this one when its over.
"Tahiti - Its a wonderful place"
I LOVE Old School Gaming
I think that Super Nintendo was the best console of all time. Back in my day (yep, I said back in my day), the games were challenging, unforgiving, and didn't always support saving - something we take for granted today.
With games like Super Mario World, Super Metroid, Chrono Trigger, Mario Kart, TMNT IV: Turtles in Time, Zelda: A Link to the Past, Mega Man X, its hard to hold a candle to anything else.
Canadian 'Aye?
I was born in Montreal Canada! If you read the About Me on my site you would know that already - stop skipping! As the story was told to me, my family was planning a move to New York during the pregnancy. So I once I was born, I only spent about 2 weeks in Canada before going to the states.
I believe in ghost... Do you?
This may cause me to lose credibility, but when my girl and I first started dating, she would watch Ghost Hunters. I thought it was so stupid until they caught some evidence in the infrared camera when I noticed at the same time as the guys on TV. I said "Hey did you see that?!?" at the same time the Ghost Hunters screamed out "WHAT WAS THAT?"
Since then, I've been an avid believer that they are "out there".
Wont go looking for them though... nope.
Weakness - golden Oreos
There comes a time when something enter your life that you know you shouldn't indulge but you do anyway. The Advent of Golden Oreos is that moment for me.
These things are good. Right below "slap yo mama" good.
I intentionally keep them out the house because I can go through a whole pack in a day. Dangerous stuff.