Armando’s Corner

Welcome to Armando’s Corner. Please, come in. Make yourself comfortable. This is a safe space, free from judgement and where we are at liberty to let the conscious run untethered, as we explore the inner workings and outer fringes of the human (and non-human) existence.

But first, let us get to know the backstory of just how all this came to be. Kevin and Armando first met in 2015 on the disc golf course. Kindred spirits from the start, a shared love of the game, the drive of friendly competition and a similar progression in skill level brought them together. Over the years, their encounters were actually quite sparse. Their only interactions were once or twice during the tournament season in Northern California.

But a friendship was forming off the course as well; other similarities between the two surfaced as each played host to the other for local disc golf events. Interesting tidbits such as both were flutists throughout school and both grew up reading and idolizing the formidable Calvin and Hobbes comics strengthened the bond between them.

Yet despite these commonalities, their friendship was still in its infancy and there was a lot of unknowns between the two. For example, did you know that Kevin wanted to design roller coasters as a kid? Armando didn’t. Or did you know that Armando doesn’t believe there is enough evidence to prove that evolution actually took place and isn’t just implanted into the unseeable matrix which may or may not exist? Kevin is at a loss for words. What about the intrinsic differences that would not reveal themselves until later on which would test their resolve? Such as the fact that Armando takes forever to get ready and Kevin is always having to wait on him? Or that Kevin clears the back of his throat dozens of times a day?

Therefore, in late 2018, when the realization was formed that they both held the same desire to take disc golf on the road, it wasn’t without a fair amount of risk. It was a moment of stark revelation, of palpable excitement and an uncertainty that it would really happen. The majority of their friendship was centered around the common denominator of disc golf, however getting along with someone on the course and driving around the country with them in very close quarters are not synonymous. A leap of faith was an inevitable requisite and both bounded in with nervous eagerness, not entirely sure what to expect.

Needless to say, the two men hit it off famously, like Tango and Cash. An unbreakable pact of friendship and adventure was formed, always looking out for each other’s backs and always ready to take the next ride. Now, Kevin and Armando can be found touring around North America in their Winnebago pulled behind the 7.3. They continue to keep dreams alive and set hearts on fire as they explore the beautiful, weird, and glorious countryside through disc golf.

Thank you to Kevin for providing me with this platform to publish my thoughts and for enabling me with the courage to do so.  -Armando