I can summarize myself in three words: I am awesome.

But seriously now.

I've been in Red Deer for just over a year, having originally moved here for work within the scope of my degree. I work at a physiotherapy clinic, and long and complicated story short, you come to me with an injury, I boss you around and tell you to lift more weights, and you thank me for it, eventually (usually). I haven't yet decided whether I'm in my career for life or if I'm going back to school at some point, but if nothing else this is a good jumping off point.

Sports have always been a pretty big driving passion for me, and while playing is always better than watching, watching is better than nothing at all. I love all aspects of hockey and am a diehard Oilers fan, even when they're not doing well (which, I'm aware, is often, so you can just be quiet now). You can also take the ice and melt it down, and I'll happily swim until my arms fall off (limbs lost to date: zero, but I'm still young).

Other than sports, I'm a big movie fan, specifically Disney and action movies. The more explosions, the better, which is at odds with the whole Disney mentality, but hey. I also love rock and punk music, especially live. I see as many concerts as my wallet can afford, which sadly isn't nearly as many as I would like to.

I don't consider myself "girly" in the slightest; I'm far more comfortable in a hoodie, jeans, and ponytail than being dressed to the nines with make-up perfectly done.

I'd like to think that I'm open-minded to new experiences, but pretty fierce in defence of the ideals I hold dear.

Learning how to be a real "grown up", which is a lot harder than my parents made it sound!

- Remembering random bits of trivia that people completely forget they tell me. I'm pretty much a machine at Trivial Pursuit.

- Using my mad logic skillz. I like to keep my head and my heart separated most of the time, and I prefer to make most of my decisions with my brain.

- Listening (oh, how trite). I'm not wise enough in the ways of the world to have all the answers, or even most of them, but I'll be the person sitting up with you until all hours of the morning because your significant other dumped you if need be.

- Planning, organizing, and directing things. I may not be the one who comes up with the idea for the wicked awesome snowboard trip to the mountains, but I'll be the one who's made sure everyone has a ride/lift tickets/place to stay/enough food/a map of how to get there. I've got a head for details.

My sense of humour; I'm usually cracking jokes at the expense of myself or others.

I've been told I've got a "cute smile", but I'll leave that up to you to decide.

Books: His Dark Materials, The Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, and other fantasy books that I'm too embarrassed to admit to the Interwebs.

Movies: Finding Nemo, The Lion King, Gladiator, Transformers, The Dark Knight. Chick flicks need not apply.

Music: Jimmy Eat World, Rise Against, Death Cab for Cutie, Snow Patrol, Stabilo, Linkin Park...how much reading time do you have? This could take a while.

Food: I'm pretty much a carbivore. And a carnivore. Favourites include anything Italian and tandoori chicken. Onions may make me hiss and throw holy water in your general direction though.

Friends, family, music, hockey, fresh air, and swimming

Where I want to go on my next adventure, and what new sport I want to try when I get there.

Typical? Oh dear.

That definitely depends on the season; in the winter, I'm probably on the road with my hockey team somewhere in central or southern Alberta. Summers will probably find me hanging out in a friend's backyard, playing some Beersbie and laughing at pretty ridiculous things.

I find the concept of a romantic relationship between two people fascinating, terrifying, and exhilarating.

I also have ridiculously tiny feet. As in, I can (and do) shop in the kids' section for shoes. Laugh if you must, but it saves me a fortune, especially on skates.

You're reading this. Seriously.