Mira Mesa Living

By: Steve Nicoles

David Baqi did not know the path to achieving his dream would place him in the middle of Mira Mesa.  The 19-year-old guitarist and song writer wants to share his music with the world. He left his suburban neighborhood just outside Mission Viejo in Orange County for a chance to explore and relish in Mira Mesa’s diversity. David said, “Every time I come here it’s been the most positive experience ever. I want to comeback all the time.”

David came back to Mira Mesa for good in April. The decision was not the easiest for the young man who had never lived away from home.  He had a comfortable life in a comfortable community.  He knew almost everyone he saw on the street. But the economic crisis hit David’s family hard. Just like it had for so many others across the country, his family’s economic bubble burst. His parents filed for bankruptcy. He had to decide between living with his mom in Los Angeles and moving south to San Diego. In Mira Mesa he lives with his brother, a banker with USE Credit Union.  David does not regret his decision. He only looks back when he wants to see his girlfriend, Bree, who is finishing high school and plans to follow David to Mira Mesa.

The couple met at a coffee shop in their home town. An affinity for caffeine brought them together. A passion for music keeps their relationship strong. They spend hours talking about music, writing music, playing music. They hope to get some of those songs onto CD, and they want to perform at the Epicentre.  David said the venue has the potential to draw major artists as well as lesser-known acts. He sees the opportunity for variety because he sees the diversity everyday in Mira Mesa. He said, “It doesn’t matter what you look like or how you sound or what music you listen to or TV shows you enjoy. Everybody is very open and willing to hear your side of things.”

David hopes people will be open to hearing his side of music. To check it out, visit either of David’s MySpace pages: www.myspace.com/timidlittlesouls and www.myspace.com/takersleavers.

David said in Mira Mesa he sees groups of people together that he would not see living in Orange County. Bree agreed. She said it stretches beyond the people and encompasses the infrastructure. She said, “I think there’s individuality to each family and home here.”

David is on a journey. His dream destination is wherever he can best showcase his music. He believes there are 1,000 ways to get from point A to point B. He said, “I prefer the path of Mira Mesa because it is gorgeous.”