Welcome. My regular job involves writing, but with professional expectations and constraints that make this kind of platform feel freeing. I like what I've read from other folks here. Let's see what I can contribute.
Why zuma9pt5? I grew up in the San Fernando Valley, and Zuma Beach, specifically midway between lifeguard stations 9 and 10, was a confluence of fun.
Why Across the ocean? Most of my life that's where I've been, or wanted to be.