Interests

I find enjoyment in being active. Almost everyday, I do some form of physical activity be it rock climbing, cycling, hiking, running, yoga, or strength training. I also love backpacking and camping in our beautiful state and national parks.

When I was 12 years old, I wrote a food review on a local restaurant for an English assignment. What started out as a seemingly simple assignment became a passion for food, cooking, and nutrition. I enjoy staying abreast of the latest nutrition research, trying new restaurants, and testing healthy recipes.

And it goes without saying, I love to travel!

• dining
• cooking
• recipes
• yoga
• running
• traveling
• cycling
• hiking
• backpacking
• camping
• rock climbing
• parks

Music, Movies, and Books

I have pretty eclectic taste in music and listen to all sorts of genres. I love it when someone gives me a mix tape and exposes me to new artists!

180 South is a great documentary.

Cookbooks and nutrition literature take up most of my shelf space, but The Kite Runner, Merle's Door, Omnivore's Dilemma, and Eat, Pray, Love, are my recent favorites.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, France, Greece, Honduras, India, Italy, Laos, Macedonia, Montenegro, Nicaragua, Peru, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, Uruguay