Who I Am and Why I'm Here

So about me: I laugh a lot, loudly, often at myself. I probably like lattes with whipped cream a little bit too much. I’m chatty, inordinately inquisitive, a really terrible dancer (but I do it anyway, with pride), silly, sarcastic, and distracted by things that are shiny. Sometimes I break into song for no apparent reason. And although, like everyone, I have my moments of somber, quiet reflection, I tend to be energetic and happy-go-lucky, and look for joy in every facet of my life (friends say I’m best described as animated, which I think it has something to do with all that sugar and caffeine … quirky is also a common descriptor). I don’t believe in regret (or at least, I try not to believe that); every “mistake” is a learning experience.

In the past year I've gotten engaged, gotten married, started grad school, and worked toward advancing my career. Chaotic? Yes. Exciting? Sometimes. I'm just trying to enjoy the ride.