CURRENT MISSION

Nothing fascinates me like having a new experience.

ABOUT ME

I currently live in Oakland, CA. I am from the US and used to live on the east coast in Philadelphia. Prior to that, I grew up in central Pennsylvania on a family-run vineyard where we grew a lot of our own food in gardens and orchards and lived in a house that my parents designed and built. I went to college to study painting. I also studied Italian and art history, and I lived in Italy for part of my studies. I then returned to school to become a teacher.

Currently, I love to ride bicycles. I love to cook and eat, and I maintain a vegan diet. I don't smoke, and I have a cat. I enjoy wine and beer and other libations. I have recently learned to brew beer, and the next project is limoncello! I feel strongly about the necessity to remain socially and environmentally responsible. I love language and reading, and I write some music too.

The last place I visited was Japan. My current creative endeavor is related to my next destination: I am designing and sewing my own bicycle touring panniers for the cycle tour we are planning for this summer in Italy. I can't wait!

Interests

food
wine
music
art
books
bike rides
jujitsu
cats
dessert
potlucks
teaching

• cats
• arts
• books
• dining
• cooking
• wine
• beer
• vegan
• dieting
• running
• reading
• painting
• music
• cycling
• art history
• teaching
• history

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Japan, Lebanon, Mexico, Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Italy, United States