David Rodriguez-Garrido

My name is David Rodriguez-Garrido and I plan on pursuing a degree in Political Science and later entering Law School. My dream is to become a family lawyer to help single mothers and their children with the tough battle of divorce. I am an empathetic person who is involved in clubs, such as best buddies and mock trial, that allow me to become a better speaker, advocator, and human being.

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Working out is one of the things I enjoy doing the most. I was a chubby kid throughout my childhood and I faced bullying because of it. I was always the slow kid that sucked at sports until the whole world became paralyzed due to the COVID 19 pandemic during the middle of my 7th grade. Stuck inside the whole day, I made use of my free time by engaging in at-home workouts and learning about how to eat properly (without starving myself). Little by little the pounds started shaving off; I was able to lose 40 pounds by the middle of my 8th grade year. During the times that I had standardized tests that required me to attend school in person, I was greeted by a whole wave of compliments from everyone who remembered the old David; even some of the people who bullied me were trying to be my friends. I was very surprised to see that, and even though they hurt me so much, I decided to not act in the same way; I wanted to be better, so I was just friendly (within its respective borders of course). With this newfound confidence, I decided to join a gym. BEST DECISION EVER! The gym is my escape from reality; it's the place where I can log out from Earth and enter David's safe place. I always train as hard as I can because I thoroughly enjoy feeling like I am being challenged. This allows me to prove myself that I am more than capable of pushing past my limits, like I did when I was just starting my fitness journey. In summary, the gym is one of my favorite pastimes because it has allowed me to improve myself, meet new people, and inspire others to pursue a seemingly impossible dream.  

I am Hispanic, so every male family member I have plays or has played soccer. I've played soccer since I was in elementary school. Needless to say, soccer is my favorite sport. I enjoy playing soccer with friends and with my cousins and I see it as a great way to bond with others. I enjoy watching my favorite team FC Barcelona and my favorite player Lionel Messi. I have played for a few recreational facilities and a few clubs throughout my life but nothing too serious.

• I have 2 dogs: A male ShihTzu named Noble, and a female Labradoodle.
• Ecuadorian heritage