QUICK FIRE QUERIES :: Jeffrey Alonzo Karahamuheto

Our series of random questions that dig a little deeper into the minds of the people holding the mic…

What’s your current book or podcast obsession? Karma- A Yogi’s Guide to Crafting Your Destiny by Sadhguru. This text has had the most profound impact on my life by far. I grew up in a home where meditation, mindfulness, and wellness were explicitly practiced, however, it’s easy to forget the places from which we come. I found that while reading this for the first time, I was connecting with an old friend. Hearing stories of Sadhguru’s life and his frameworks is truly liberating. I typically read or listen to it once a year while reading/ listening to other books.

What phrase do you find yourself repeating all too often? Give yourself the grace you give to others. It’s very easy for us to be critical of ourselves. Taking a step back and loving ourselves the same way we love others can go far.  

Favorite taco shop? As Daygo natives… tacos are def one of our soul foods. 

Shrimp tacos - Orignal Mariscos German Taco truck on federal. This is the spot! The tacos + Shrimp cocktails are the best. 
Birria Tacos - Ed Fernandez. Put respect on their name. They have this plate with the “dry” Birria that you put into the sauce. Get a coffee while you’re there and always come back for more.
Carne Tacos - Lola 55. Presentation and salvation. This is what art tastes like. 

Fusion Tacos- BINCHO TACO! They are a new Japanese-style taco pop-up, but I’m truly in love with em. I’ll share more about my special order sometime soon…
 
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? By far it’s “Maybe”,  a story of a farmer that has a series of “good” and “bad” things that happen. The moral of the story is that we shouldn’t look at isolated moments of our lives and judge them, clinging to things like “what if”, “I wish this had,” etc. It’s helped me accept aspects of life while still seeking to positively influence it.  To quote Alan Watts, “You never know what will be the consequence of the misfortune; or, you never know what will be the consequences of good fortune.” 

Who or what inspires you? Everything…. But truly life and death. I try to live a life that’s rooted in the present yet cognizant that it will end. Life is just a continuous NOW.

Favorite coffee shop in San Diego? Look. Ya boy spends wayyyy too much money on coffee.. Sooo…. Saigon Coffee(NP), Mnemonic Coffee (Bankers Hill), Mixed Grounds (Grant hill), and Friends of Friends (National City).  

What’s a secret talent of yours? I can binge-read manga and I love to freestyle rap.

What’s your go-to karaoke song? Sex and Candy - Marcy Playground 

What’s your favorite thing about the San Diego community? Our vibes. Whether it’s walks on the beach, bike rides through the park, or beers in a backyard with the grill blazing. We def know how to kick back, relax, and connect. However, with the cost of housing and life rising, so our laid-back nature is changing. Folks are trying to financially survive here by overworking and that limits our time for human connection and connection with self. We have to do major systems change (policy,  infrastructure, transportation, wage increases, access, etc. ) so that folks can live here with a high quality of life.