photo: fred lopez

VITAL STATS

AGE: Hmm, difficult to answer. Lets just say I’ve celebrated a few anniversaries of my 31st birthday

HOME: Tavares

What is your passion? Helping people, especially those with medical and physical needs.

What hobbies do you enjoy? Traveling, working out, relaxing at the beach, and experimenting with cuisines from different cultures.

How did it feel to be the Top Single? I was very excited to be chosen as the top single person last year. It gave me a lot of time to reflect on what I want for myself as far as goals and dreams and what qualities I would look for within a mate.

Has your life changed during the past year? I do not feel it was a life-changing event; however, I did meet some great people along the way, which I have some contact with to this day.

What is your dating status? My dating status at this time is that I’m still having fun.

What has changed for you during the past year? This has been a very busy year to say the least. Aside from working, traveling, and working out, I’ve decided to pursue my aspirations of completing of my masters degree in 2018.

Where do you see yourself in five years? I see myself achieving my professional and personal goals. What is your advice to this year’s Top Single? Embrace it and have fun and live a little!

A look back at last year’s answers:

Who was your hero as a child? Rocky Balboa, played by Sylvester Stallone. I remember watching his fights and cheering.

What is your favorite guilty pleasure? A big red velvet cupcake with buttercream frosting! What is the best pick-up line that was used on you? “Is your daddy a baker? Cause you have some nice buns!” And no, that line did not work.