WHO I AM…(stream-of-consciousness style for the sake of honesty):

One part teacher, Three parts dreamer, 1/2 cup wreckless inspiration.  Smiling because I’m happy.  Laughing because I’m scared.  Breathing because I’m blessed.  Doesn’t wake up without Starbucks.  Doesn’t go down without a fight.  Groovin’ in between.  Mommy, writer, wife, daughter, sister.  Doesn’t mind losing her mind to follow her heart.  BELIEVER.

LIKE IT, LOVE IT, GOTTA HAVE IT:

• Yoga
• Travel
• Rock, Paper, Scissors
• Carbs
• TEACHING
• The First Amendment
• Oceans that breathe salty
• Julia Cameron
• Pittsburgh Steelers
• Raindrops
• Incessant recitation of movie lines
• Miracles
• STRENGTH
• Indie Music
• Rap Music
• July in Pennsylvania
• That scene in Family Guy where Stewie keeps asking the dog how his novel is coming along
• Rollercoasters
• Orwellian paranoia
• Bees
• Black swans
• Not knowing that I’m lost, not caring if I am.
• October in Pennsylvania
• Family
• Dharma
• Hippogriffs and other Potterisms
• Shining on
• Having a soul without being a soldier
• Indian literature units
• Profundity in the elements
• Saving the Empire (damn the Man…)
• ABUNDANCE

‘BEFORE I DIE’ LIST (because everyone has to have one of these…):

• See the Northern Lights
• Play date with Gwen Stefani
• Get another tattoo…a big one
• Play the banjo
• Defy gravity
• Score dance lessons from Chris Brown
• Dance in a rap video
• Visit Brooklyn
• Take a career risk
• Selfie with Giselle
• Be an international best seller
• Meet Jay-Z

Question is…”Do you walk the walk or catch the train?”