Christ. Jesse says 2005 was the worst and best year of his life, teaching him that nobody is exempt from the unforeseen issues that life will dish out. Fortunately, alight at the end of his tunnel of depression was when his first son was born later that September. One year later, in October 2006, his second son was born. Unfortunately, his first marriage would later end in a divorce, leaving him a single father to two young boys. In 2007, Jesse decided to join the military in order to provide for his children. He scored very high on the Armed Service Vocational Aptitude test (ASVAP) but was denied his chosen Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) due to his previous felony record. Not wanting to settle for the military-recommended MOS as an "Infantryman" he chose to go to college and pursue a degree in psychology where he could help others deal with life's challenges. He applied to Valencia College and was accepted in 2008. The struggles didn't stop there. Jesse worked two jobs to pay his tuition without help. Wanting to make more money and provide for his children, he decided to start a business following his childhood heart's passion, making music. Jesse opened a music recording studio in a local thrift shop called J. Box Recordings. He worked long hours selling beats, producing and editing music for aspiring musicians, and rapping at local shows and venues to pay his way through college. Having difficulties with the financial aspects of business, Jesse didn't make enough money to keep the business open, so he was forced to close it down. He got a job in construction with a concrete company, Prestige A & B Ready Mix. He was quickly promoted to concrete repair manager due to his excellent work
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