David Garcia:
CLASS OF 1969
Righetti High SchoolClass of 1969
Santa maria, CA
Santa Maria High SchoolClass of 1969
Santa maria, CA
David's Story
Life
My life can best be described as having several phases. Each has blended into the next through common threads of music and preparation. I have been fortunate to take advantage of opportunities as they have come up. Each phase has also been bounded by music. Whenever I here music of a different period, it brings the phase back to life. Life has been a series of choices that have driven me down this path and defined who I am.
To date I can clearly define three phases, I wait to see how many more will come.
The first one includes the formative, which was education at all levels. It was fun growing up in Guadalupe, California. it was a sequence of hiding from Gangs and running out to see missile launches from VAFB. I had people that believed in me and through me, found pride in believing that the next generation would not toil in the same manner.
I developed a plan and new that working in agriculture was a means to an end. I wanted to go to college and work in Communications. Going to Righetti High School was fun and exciting, meeting the love of my life was endearing. Cal Poly was no Pony ride in the park. It was mostly Central Park at 11:00 PM. Both helped lay a good foundation.
Second phase; "The immortal me." This phase was reserved for "David"Â. I went to work in the Defense Industry, defining computer systems and networks. I explored things I had always wanted to do. I became a good photographer. I learned to play the guitar. But, mostly, I ran, two three times a day. I became a running machine. Through the process, I picke...Expand for more
d up two National 5K titles of which I am still very proud. They were the type you get by being at the right place at the right time.
This present phase was been one of the most wonderful and challenging. I got married again, this time to a wonderful runner and math major (again). Somehow these smart women keep finding something interesting in me. Someday I might figure it out. I have two great children, a dog, two frogs and a Mother-In-law. I know this phase is coming to a head because my daughter no longer thinks I am the greatest person in the world. Those Father-Daughter dances are coming to a close.
We will see what is next. For now I am content with having achieved many of my life'Âs expectations. I look forward to meeting some of those that still elude me.
Is it ironic or lifecycle? I find myself in Santa Maria again. I find myself single again after 22 years of marriage and two kids, a 21 year old and an18 year old. At least my x and I are better friends now as the youngest starts college in the fall. Sometimes knowing when to give up is best for all. I no longer seek challenges, this last years' transition to Santa Maria was plenty. For now I am content with minor volunteer roles.
I have plenty of time on my hands to ponder about the Universe, time travel and the origin of life., So, if you would like to do something, give me a call, FB, tweeter, email... There are so many contact methods I sometimes get lost. But I forget myself. Let me see, yes, give me a call, we can catch a movie, go to dinner, I still enjoy HS sports....
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