Now for the good stuff :)

Goofy things about me…

I love snakes!

I have had snakes for the past few years.  I have mainly pythons and they are great pets. 

Me and Monty

Taking Lemon for a ride

I love to read

I love books.  I prefer fantasy but enjoy other genres as well.  I have an ‘adventure book club’.  I call it that because we read books then do activities that coincide with the themes of the books.  For instance, we read a spy novel and for book club we played lazer tag.  Another time we read Jurassic Park and went to the dinosaur museum.

I love to travel

When I was a child we lived in Saudi Arabia for several years.  On my mission I was in Portugal and Cabo Verde, West Africa.  Also as an adult I have traveled to Vietnam, Hong Kong and Guatemala.  I most enjoy getting to know the people and the things that make them unique.

My sister and I spent a day in the jungle with this big guy in Thailand

I love M&M’s and Dr Pepper

Enough said...

I have an amazing family

I grew up in Northern California.  I am 2nd of 6 children, 4 girls and 2 boys.  I live far away from them but we get together whenever we can.  I am especially close to my sisters.  As I’ve gotten older it’s been so fun to get to know all my nieces and nephews.  I do not have children of my own so I get to spoil them.  My parents have always been amazing examples to me.  

That's quite the dinner table...Chrsitmas 2015

Sisters trip to Savannah, GA

Flying with my awesome dad

The whole bunch July 2015

I am independant

Thought I didn’t exactly plan on being single at my age, I make the most of it.  I have a great life and have been fending for myself for years.  I am happy to be alone or with a group and being single forces me to get out and do things with others.  I have been the only one managing my money and my time and do so wisely most of the time.

Just got myself a new car and I LOVE it, especially in the snow

I am educated

I have a bachelor’s degree in History and an associate’s degree in Fashion Merchandising.  Right after High School I moved to San Francisco to study at FIDM.  It is a fashion college and I studied Merchandise Marketing.  After serving a mission I decide I did not want to live in New York or LA so I went back to school and got my bachelors degree in History.

Bachelor's Degree from Utah State University

I like taking pictures

I’m an amature photographer but love catching interresting things and people on film.  Someday I’d like to have a fancy camera, but for now, my phone camera works just fine.

One of my adorable nieces, Kennedy

An angel, taken at the Bonaventure Cemetery in Savannah, GA

Utah State Capitol

I love to do my nails

Silly I know, but fun none the less

 

I value others for who they are

Serving an LDS mission as well as working with at-risk youth has given me added perspective into the unique struggles people go through.  

I can say the alphabet backwards

Self explanatory

I like to sing

Though I am not particularly musical, I grew up singing with my sisters.  Growing up together and singing together allows us to harmonize easily and to sing with one voice.  We did talent shows and singing groups as children and most often sang in church.  

I am a follower of my faith

I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  I served a mission to both Portugal and Cabo Verde, West Africa.  I continue to practice my faith and am an active participant in my congregation.  I have worked a lot with the women and am currently in charge of communication and social media for our congregation of 600+.

I make amazing snowflakes (pretty much the only craft I can do, lol)

Growing up my mom always had us cut snowflakes to put on the windows during the holidays.  Little by little I became quite skilled at cutting snowflakes.  I still make them for my office door every year.  They are quite good, if I do say so myself.

I love movies

I have to admit, I have a movie habit. I enjoy movies for lots of the same reason I enjoy books, you can go on many types of adventures.  

I often plan large groups for the movies, lots of fun.

I am a teacher

I was a history teacher professionally and have often taught in my church.  In my current job I use so many of those skills with my co-workers and the families I work with.  

I have amazing friends

Being single in my community is a little out of the ordinary.  I have never been married or had children and many of my friends are in similar situations.  Being away from my family geographically also allows me the opportunity to have a network of friends who are like family.  I surround myself with people who lift me up, help me when I’m down, and allow me to do the same for them.  

A birthday at the movies

Ziplining

I love hats

Several years back I started having “Hats & Heels” parties.  I have a large group of women friends and it is so fun to get dressed up, eat finger sandwiches and socialize.  It’s a picture fest and it's so much fun.

I am a leader

Both in my personal life and in my job.  I am a quick learner and high efficiency worker.  I am a teacher which helps me lead in effective ways.  I hold myself to a high standard, integrity is key.  I am a great multi-tasker and have a ‘get it done’ work ethic. I am also an organizer.  

I love to plan activities for family and friends

Last summer I planned and organized a family reunion for my mother’s side of the extended family.  We had 50+ people for 3 days and it was so much fun.  Making arrangements for hotels, travel, activities, budgets and favors were all done effectively and we made lots of great memories.

On the friends side, I have multiple Facebook groups for various activities.  I have a movie group, a breakfast group, Sushi group, book club, and a paint your nails group. We do activities throughout the year and always bring in new and interesting people.  Social networking is important both in work and in life.

I am a daughter, sister, aunt and friend

Family and friends will always be a high priority.  I am a daughter to two wonderful parent.  A sister to 5 siblings, an aunt to 11 little rascals and a friend to anyone who will allow me to get to know them.  Relationships get us through life.