(Updated October 22, 2012)

History:
-Born and raised in Western Colorado. It's actually closer to Utah desert than snowy mountains, and no, it's nowhere near Denver.
-Raised by mother, father, sister, stepmother, stepfather, another stepmother, and countless wild wolves (dramatization).
-Came to Washington to study at Univ. of Puget Sound.

Qualities/Characteristics:
-Terrified of heights and deep water.
-Strong desire to travel/live internationally.
-Hates grapefruit and the texture of tomatoes.
-Compassionate, driven, humorous and an odd mix of introvert/extrovert.

Defining Aspects:
-Environmentalist
-Feminist/Strong believer in queer rights
-Constructivist
-Sapiosexual (just using the word is hot!)

(Updated October 22, 2012)

Currently I'm a senior at the Univ. of Puget Sound. I'm studying International Political Economy with an emphasis in Global Development Studies and Environmental Policy and Decision Making. It's a liberal arts-y mouthful, just like me!

(Updated January 16, 2012)

-Making other people smile.
-Communicating eloquently and intelligently.
-Making breakfast.
-Over thinking.
-Listening.
-Photography.

(Updated January 6, 2012)

Books:
I love reading, but sadly I do so much reading for classes that I haven't done much reading for fun in a long time.
Here's the most influential books I have read in the past few years:
- Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer
- Invisible Monsters by Chuck Palahniuk
- Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin
- Omnivore's Dilemma by Michael Pollan

Movies:
I love movies! Lately I've been obsessed with foreign films, tasteful gay films, and documentaries. My favorite movies reflect this:
- Undertow (Contracorriente)
- Waste Land
- Inception
- Match Point
- The Cove

Shows:
As much as I hate to admit it, I watch some really terrible shows.
- America's Next Top Model
- Project Runway
- Head Case
- Pushing Daisies
- American Horror Story

Music:
My music tastes continually evolve and I love a variety of music.
Here's the most recent 10 songs that came up on shuffle:
- "Lights (Captain Cuts Remix)" by Ellie Goulding
- "Radioactive (Chuckie Club Remix)" by Marina & The Diamonds
- "Please Don't Stop" by Keyshia Cole
- "Alejandro (Rampus Latin Remix)" by Lady Gaga
- "Let Let Go Tonight" by Atomic Tom
- "When The Night Falls" by Chromeo
- "Be Good to Me" by Sia
- "You and Me" by Parachute
- "Settle Down" by Kimbra

Food:
I'm pretty open to all foods. The only thing I cannot stand is grapefruit. I am a sucker for a good grilled cheese though.

(Updated January 6, 2012)

I'm a firm believer that this list does not have to possess any modern electronic devices. You could do without them, it would just be hard to do so in our current world.

My List:
1. Family
2. Friends
3. My drive to succeed/prosper
4. Thought
5. Sleep
6. Love

(Updated January 6, 2012)

-The meaning of life.
-My spiritual path.
-What I want to with my life.
-What qualities I look for in a man.
-What I hope my future will be.

(Updated January 6, 2012)

Either out with friends or wrapped up in bed watching trashy TV or a great documentary.

(Updated January 6, 2012)

I think this section is absurd.

(Updated January 6, 2012)

I intrigue you.