Hello, friends! I am excited to be joining such a dynamic community in HTHM. I studied History and Visual Communication at Loyola University Chicago, and got my MA in Social Studies Education at the University of Minnesota. I grew up in St. Louis, MO, but have lived all over the country including Chicago, Seattle, Denver, Minneapolis, and now San Diego. I love the outdoors, and spend most of my free time kayaking, fishing, hiking, biking and getting active. I love to read travel memoirs, learn about new hobbies and interests, and listen to great music live.