I grew up in Saratoga, California with my parents and my older sister, who wasn't then but is now, my best friend. Growing up I did all the normal things that kids do and after high school I went to college to learn how to draw letters by hand and use a manual camera. My senior year at college I spent long days and nights watching images appear from nothing into something on paper in the dark. I danced my way across the country back in 1993 following the Grateful Dead and came home to live on a house boat in Sausalito, CA for a bit.

I got lost for a few years after my father died in 1995, but 'found myself' while on the playa of Black Rock City in the fall of 2000, where I unknowingly met the man I would later marry. I worked as a graphic designer for the Old Navy division of Gap Inc. for 7 years, where I learned how to play well with others, and after 2 years of dating the man that I met on the playa I married him. Twice. Over the next few years we had 2 beautiful boys who are now in middle and high school. Life is full!

I am a life-long learner, I read a lot and love to cook healthy meals for my family. I love rocks and sand and sunshine and people that make me laugh. The best is when that laughter turns to tears running down my cheeks. I'm not quite sure why I'm here on this earth but I'm pretty convinced it's to keep working towards being the best version of myself and to help others do the same. One thing is for sure...I'm loving the journey.