i have a deep love and passion for social justice, and i integrate this love and passion into my work and life. one of my favorite quotes is, "speak your mind, even if your voice shakes" --maggie kuhn.

i love music festivals. i'd travel cross country to hear good live music. i really enjoy exploring and sharing music with friends. i'm also a fan of singing thai karaoke songs. i'm not much of a club dancer; but i love dancing outside, on the beach, at festivals, etc.

i love spontaneous road trips and travelling. i've spent a significant amount of time in southeast asia and have been to uzbekistan. high on my list of places to go are: kenya, tanzania, south africa, ireland, chile, alaska and the grand canyon.

the environment is a huge part of my life. i teach environmental ed and am always learning new ways to live greener. i am part of a movement to reduce plastic bag waste in DC.

i run a youth leadership program in DC that focuses on environmental/outdoor education, global cultures, understanding diversity, service learning and youth empowerment. i love my job!

outside of work, i love to explore! i like to spend my weekends hiking, camping, exploring the area, reading at local coffee shops, etc.

i've been involved in activism and advocacy on different levels throughout my life and plan to continue this....

laughing, smiling, taking positive risks, listening, writing, living outside, swimming, making crafty things out of magazine cutouts

my smile and laugh, my positive energy, my hair

books: a prayer for owen meany, the brothers k, the lorax, the river why, catcher in the rye, roots, harry potter books
movies: juno, the overture (thai), american history x, dead poets society, august rush
music: widespread panic, matisyahu, michael franti and spearhead, ben harper, dylan, tracy chapman, indigo girls, shawn mullins, natalie merchant, O.A.R., jeff black, dar williams, moe, avett brothers, enigma, counting crows
food: thai, ethiopian, organic vegetarian, fresh fruits and veggies, chocolate

family, friends, love, nature, music, justice

music festivals and live music, the outdoors/environment, civic engagement, exploring the world, seeing new places, hanging out with friends, how to logistically do all the things i want to do

going out for drinks with friends, or camping, or chillin at home with a movie

are someone with good energy, who loves to laugh, who has an explorative spirit, who can teach me and who is a good listener. i really appreciate passionate, open-minded people. i'd like to meet anyone who brings reuseable bags to the grocery store, who sings in the car, who enjoys spending time outside, who likes a good midnight conversation or who can teach me about something about which i know nothing. most importantly, i'd like to meet good-hearted people :)