Not to be a narcissist, just to answer some FAQs.
I'm originally from Northern California, and I love the Bay Area. I hope to live there again some day.
Currently, I live in Manhattan with my fiance, and even though I (we) struggle with the weather, it is hard to deny how fabulous this city is! So for the time being, I'm doing my best to live it up while in this amazing city.
I am a 20 something working girl. Some days I think I have the best job ever (I'm a cardiac ICU RN) and some days are a real challenge (to put it nicely).
I am 94.6% vegan (just a rough guess)...so I don't eat meat or dairy, but occasionally I have "egg" products, greek yogurt, and lactaid in my coffee. Those are pretty much my only exceptions.
I played soccer at a highly competitive level until I went to college, and I really miss it. Since I grew up being incredibly active, I get very frustrated when the east coast weather prevents me from getting out. I LOVE doing all things active, running, biking, exploring New York on foot, anything and everything.
Fitness is a MAJOR part of my life. I do it for health reasons, but even more, it makes me feel good. Natural endorphins are the best high, and I'm addicted.
I love food. LOVE it. I also have a passion for cooking, especially creating new recipes. I love dining out, trying new dishes, new flavors, and feel so lucky to be in Manhattan to do so. It is without a doubt one of the best places to spoil your taste buds! Restaurants with dining variety aplenty.
I try to be as green as possible (hence the "hippie"). I recycle, use energy efficient appliances, buy products that are all earth friendly, but know there is ALWAYS room for improvement.
I was raised by the best parents. They provided (and still provide) inspiration on how to live in a healthy way, respecting yourself, respecting others, and respecting the planet. Along with the rest of my fam, they are still in CA. They are the ultimate hippies...they compost ALL their trash in the backyard and use it as fertilizer for the garden. To this day, I can't leave a room without turning off all the lights/appliances (not really a problem in my pint sized apartment now...but still).
I have 2 younger sisters, and we are all very close.
(L to R: me, youngest sis, middle sis)
I love traveling. I consider Barcelona my second home (I studied abroad there).
Here are some photos, just for fun:
The 3 of us in BCN.
Me and the fiance in Paris.
(L to R: me, middle sis, youngest sis)
More to come.
Feel free to ask questions.
