I've lived in chicago for the past several years, but am originally from the east coast. I've also traveled to a bunch of places and lived in a few different ones as well. I love to cook, watch sports, practice yoga, travel, read, and spend time with friends and family!

I am a child life specialist at a children's hospital. Basically this means I use therapeutic play, education, and emotional support to help pediatric patients and their families cope with being in the hospital. It's a very dynamic and rewarding job and I'm very happy about my work. When I'm not at work, I'm planning trips to visit my friends, family, and new places. I'm also very passionate about art and music and attend music festivals each summer around the country. I've been practicing yoga for a few years now and go to a few classes a week.

According to my friends: I have a witty sense of humor, I get a lot of compliments on my cooking, I take advantage of opportunities for adventure, I can down a whiskey flight like nobodies business, and I'm the designated photographer in a lot of groups (legit photography... and I might be an Instagram addict.)

People tend to comment on either my ease to smile/laugh or my outgoing nature. I like to think that I'm easy to get to know, talk to, and share ideas/thoughts with. I'm open to trying new things and enjoy spending good times with amazing people!

I read quite a few books a year so my list of favorites is ever-changing. Right now I'm reading 'Far From the Tree'.

I'll admit I'm a bit strange about movies and like to watch them but almost never re-watch movies or "have favorites".

I absolutely live for outdoor music festivals and have a varied taste in music depending on the day/my mood/time of year. I eat all kinds of food but especially love pasta, sushi, thai, and chinese. I enjoy trying new foods and drinks but tend towards red wine, whiskey, and different kinds of beer.

I was recently given a password to HBO go...now am obsessed with Girls and Game of Thrones, also like modern family, new girl, and (i'll admit it) stupid reality shows.

Music, sports, laughter, sweatpants, wine, and family/friends

How I will manage to knock "visiting at least one country on each continent" off my bucket list. I just booked a trip to visit Africa this fall to visit Mt. Kilimanjaro!

I can get equally excited about going out with friends for dinner/drinks or staying in and cooking a nice meal/reading a book/watching tv in front of my fireplace.

I have two tattoos that are cleverly hidden, and I drew both of them.

You read all this and you aren't bored yet :)