Just a boy from Queens, NY
If you would’ve told Little Leaf he’d pick up running as a hobby or run a half marathon, he’d be baffled. Easily the most rewarding accomplishment of my 30 years so far.
Grateful for my friends back home in NY who ran with me, my friends here in LA who did the same, and all the run clubs I crossed paths with along the way.
I truly didn’t know what to expect going into @surfcitymarathon . I tore both my calves back in late November, doctors were hesitant to clear me, but told me to follow my heart….
Huge thank you to my brother @bryanmsamson for the 4am PT work before the race, and to my best friends @denisedanielle , @walidshaharul , and @manong_vincent_ for pushing me to do this shit.
Back to regular programming soon 😬
32 months off social media and somehow 2025 happened. NY and LA, heartbreak, laughing, crying, and way too much time alone with my thoughts. Somehow made it to 30 after a mental health crisis in July and I’m endlessly grateful to the friends who helped me through it. Also three years alcohol-free now, which still feels wild.
Picked up a camera again, started running in June which has been surprisingly good for my brain, and found amazing friends along the way. Huge thanks to @koreatownrunclub for helping me survive this new world. Running my first half marathon in five weeks lol
Still figuring myself out but I have a new found purpose in life……social media is still weird, but I’m open to ending my hiatus and working on new projects next year. To any mutuals / new creatives here, let’s make something happen in 2026! Sending love :)
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