Hey guys, this is D.J. Lewis here representing one-half of D&A Anime Blog! It’s been awhile since I’ve done this little personal segment of mine, and although A. Goldman and I talk about anime, manga, classic gaming reviews and more on our blog, we want to give you guys (the fans) a behind-the-scenes look and what we do outside of the blog.

For instance, this year I plan on taking the next step in my journey to becoming a DJ/Producer. So far I’ve already got my brand name, as well as my first upcoming collaborative music project with musical artist KING SHABAZZ. I actually met him back at Anime USA 2018 and I gotta say, he’s a really cool dude. If you haven’t heard his music you can check him out right here.

Aside from that a lot has changed for me over the last decade or so; like say me turning 30 last November, as well as going through two different job changes and trying to save up to hopefully move out in Summer or Fall 2021. It’s also really awesome that after four years of running the blog with my best friend and partner of 17 years, that things are really starting to go in our favor. Honestly, I never would have even thought about having social media accounts had it not been for the blog, because ten years ago, I sort of didn’t like Facebook or Twitter. I know it doesn’t seem like it but it’s true.

I feel like somewhere in the near future I’m going to write my own book about my life experiences with being on the Autism Spectrum, my passion for music production and anime, and life goals in general. Ten years ago I thought I had it all figured out; I’d graduate college with my Associates Degree, get a job in Information Technology, Post Production or even Tech Support. Sadly it didn’t happen that way, however after going through a handful of retail jobs (each more depressing than the last), it wasn’t until 2018 that I finally figured out what I wanted to do – personally; aside from running this awesome blog with my friend.

For a lot of people this year, 2020 is the starting year for a brand new decade of finding yourself, reinventing yourself, re-imagining possibilities, and leaving old baggage behind. This decade I want to travel more; not just to more cons although that’s part of it, but to experience new things and try new stuff that I’ve never gotten the chance to try before. (Like going to LA for the first time.) Hopefully before this decade is over I’ll find love in my life, and I know she’ll be awesome whoever she may be. As far as where I want to go with DJing (once I get my hands on a controller), I’m just gonna go with the flow – wherever the flow takes me.

That’s my thoughts as a founding member of D&A Anime Blog for now, until next time my friends, stay nerdy! 😉