I've been a New Yorker for about 6 years now, but grew up nearby and have loved this city for most of my life. Whenever I do get the chance, I pack my bags to travel around the US and abroad. I work in social services, after having completed my masters here in the city. I love what I do and take it seriously, but I have a silly and adventurous side outside of work.

working (see above), saving up to travel, going dancing with my girls, walking around and exploring random neighborhoods, jamming out to 90s hip hop in my apartment.

finding the humor in ridiculous situations, listening and caring for my friends (my friend wrote that, she's helping me, but it's true - she wrote that too), feeling comfortable in a wide variety of situations and with all kinds of people.

my wild curly red hair.

Native Speaker, Chang-Rae Lee, 30 Rock, new restaurants in Harlem, Jill Scott, Bob Dylan, Isabel Allende, Gary Shteyngart, Anthony Bourdain, Chelsea Handler...

1. my eighth grade t-shirt collection
2. my passport
3. my NYC public library card
4. my friend who is writing this (she wrote that)
5. peanut butter granola bars
6. my old photo albums that I used to put together...before the digital age

trying to understand life from different perspectives. my next travel destination. whether to spend my money on drunk brunch or yoga class, let's be honest brunch usually wins.

having some post-work wine with friends, at a neighborhood party, trying a new restaurant, or something of the sort.

I have a first generation ipod...and it still works!

if you like to laugh, especially at yourself. you are passionate about what you do, whether at work or outside. you're kind and value friendship. you like to read and have a nerdy side. you're up for adventure in the city or beyond. bonus points if you hang out in Harlem and like happy hour.