Hawkins

✮ Lover of Life: finds joy in everything, encourages others to seek the same

✮ Storyteller: gives long answers, makes wild connections

✮ Traveler: has many passport stamps, needs many more

✮ Craft Brewer: (used to) brew and (still) drinks craft beer

✮ Techy: likes working smarter instead of harder

✮ Photographer: shoots in modes other than P

✮ Maker: prefers the DIY mindset, likes to solve problems

✮ Supertaster: thinks that propylthiouracil tastes horrible 

✮ Gamer: enjoys social, board, card, and video games

✮ Humorist: laughs often and likes to make others smile

✮ Teacher: likes helping others grasp new concepts

✮ Helper: Always ready to lend a hand

New to California in 2022 having moved here from Seattle. My family and I stayed in Ramona for a month before deciding to call San Marcos home for at least a year. My wife and I backpacked around the world, lived on the East and West Coasts of the US, fostered more than ten teens and young adults, adopted two young men who are currently still in Seattle, and have three other little kids ages 3/6/6 (boy/girl twins is how we started the insanity that is parenthood). Before leaving Seattle we traveled by RV across the US twice with the three little kids making it all the way to the Outer Banks of North Carolina, a childhood stomping ground of mine and a new experience for my wife and kids. The latest chapter of my life is taking place on two wheels and man, I'm having a blast learning and gaining experience. I am always down to try something new!