**What got you into throwing, how did you find the hobby?**
Back in Middle school one of my friends had a magic yoyo and he was just doing a simple bind but at the time I thought it was the coolest thing Ive ever seen. So about a month later I went to Downtown Disney in LA and this was when they had a Duncan booth, my mom got me one and now here I am yoyoing 11 years later!
**What is your goal in 2025 for yourself? Yo-yo or not!**
I want to make worlds finals! Also to show what I have learned since worlds
**What trick are you working on currently?**
Lots of competition type tricks but also working on more the flow of all the tricks.
**What’s the trick that gives you the hardest time?**
Anything with a whip to double GT or a slap to double GT
**What’s the most meaningful or favorite throw you have?**
I have a few but I have my gsquared Eilte that I used to make my first Nationals finals that I will keep forever.
**What’s your worst habit with yo-yos?**
Dinging them lol
**What’s kind of things are you into outside of yo-yos?**
I love to go running, taking photography and I’m currently learning some other skill toys
**What song best fits your personality?**
[Girl afraid by the smiths](https://youtu.be/zVy-zkB3ESg?si=AF2qgft7fzEZ0lKr)
It has nothing to do with the title of the song or anything i really like the song and it’s a calm one and I believe I am more of a calmer person.
**Favorite restaurant and order?**
Any restaurant with tamales is my favorite
**What does yo-yo’ing mean to you?**
Means the most to me! Been with me through the past 11 years
**If you could start over again, what would you do differently?**
I don’t think id change a thing other than start earlier
**What’s your biggest accomplishment yo-yo or not?**
Probably winning NER or getting 2nd at PNWR
**How has the community changed since you started and where do you want it to go?**
Lots of changed, I feel like its more mainstream than it use to be, Id love for yoyo to go in a direction where not just competing is common but shows for the public, such as concerts or dance recitals
**If you never picked up a yo-yo – what would things look like now?**
I think id probably be more into video games
**Advice/ words of wisdom to new players?**
Enjoy the process of getting better, its the most fun stages of yoyo in my opinion and you leave it before you even realize it
**Whats you want to tell the world?**
Thanks for the support for the past 11 years! This community has been super welcoming and im happy to have a small part in it!
Player Profiles is a series of articles/interviews dedicated to spotlighting the vibrant and diverse community of yo-yo enthusiasts. Each article delves into the unique stories of players from different backgrounds, showcasing their journeys, skills, and contributions to the yo-yo world. The series aims to highlight the passion and creativity that drive these individuals, offering readers an inside look at their personal experiences, favorite tricks, and the impact yo-yoing has had on their lives. Whether they’re seasoned competitors or inspiring newcomers, these profiles celebrate the people who make the yo-yo community so dynamic and inclusive.