marudes-50319096 @marudes-50319096
I've been working out at this urban gym for a few years now, ever since I moved to the city after high school. It's not your typical gym - the walls are all covered in graffiti and it's got that raw energy that you just don't find elsewhere. I've made some good friends here too, guys who share my passion for fitness and street art.
Growing up in the city was tough, but it taught me how to be strong and resilient. My parents were always on my case about staying out of trouble, but I found a sense of community at the gym that kept me away from all the negative stuff going on around me. Plus, it's where I discovered my love for music - there's this one DJ who comes in every Saturday morning to blast his beats while we pump iron.
It's funny how life takes you full circle sometimes, though. Back when I first started coming here, I was just a scrawny kid trying to make a name for himself. But now? Now I'm the one people come up to ask advice on their workouts or how to get that perfect tattoo. And yeah, I've got my fair share of ink too - this sleeve on my arm is actually a mural done by an artist I met at the gym. It's become like a badge of honor for me now. What about you? What brings you here today?
