RentMen:
What distinguishes you from all the other people you know?
LeoParaiso:
I am pretty outgoing and, if I daresay so myself, charming. Part of it is my wit, part of it is my smile, part of it is the twinkle in my eye. I'm a ginger, so that also helps, but it definitely helped me cultivate a personality in my youth! My talents, personality traits, and sense of self certainly help differentiate me from others as well.
RentMen:
What would you like your readers to know about you that is unique and even a bit personal?
LeoParaiso:
I absolutely love to sing/perform singing. I share this as something personal because I turned to singing from a very young age to have something for myself, something that soothed my anxiety and something I found aspirational to become good at. A lot of my identity was wrapped in my voice when I was younger, and it's helped me figure out more about who I am as a person. I've performed in small groups and choirs and even solo on stage and video, and it's truly my biggest passion and something I love to do. I find it terrifying and beautiful, it's incredibly vulnerable for me to sing for others.
RentMen:
What do you enjoy most about yourself?
LeoParaiso:
I enjoy my sense of humor and wit a lot. I really love making people laugh and have a good time around me, and it's lent to me cultivating a bit of a sharp and cheeky wit. I find that it helps break the ice and foster a sense of mental connection. Mental stimulation is very enjoyable for me, and I think for a lot of others as well- it helps us enjoy each other's presence and live in the moment.
There are other things I enjoy about myself, but you'll be able to figure those out for yourself. ;)
RentMen:
How often do you travel? Do you prefer to travel or are you more of a homebody?
LeoParaiso:
To be honest, I absolutely LOVE to travel. I wouldn't say I do it very often, maybe once a year somewhere to visit friends or family. I do like to visit Japan every 4-5 years, however. I'm a huge fan of Japanese culture, language, history, and food (I do speak quite a bit of Japanese as well, but do not consider myself fluent). I'm actually overdue for a trip as I write this.
On the whole, I tend to be more of a homebody on my own. However, I do love going out and traveling with the right people! Those memories to be made are priceless. I'd love to do more traveling in my near future!
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