I was born and raised in Arkansas so a fondness for the outdoors, wildlife, and starry skies has grown over the years. However, liking country music, hunting, or having a southern accent has not. I'm a sucker for a good book, barbeques and horseshoes, afternoons on the lake, and peaches. I'm an avid sports fan; hockey is, by far, my favorite. I've been a Detroit Red Wing fan since conception - I bleed Red!!! (Obviously it's red, but it's because of the the Red Wings, not some silly hemoglobin...) I'm also a lifetime Chicago Cubs fan but I don't go around bragging about that one. One thing I will say about the Cubs; we always exceed expectations. Just when you think we couldn't get any worse...we do.
I'm currently working on becoming a chef (I've been tutoring Morimoto since the age of four and gave Emeril his signature "Bam" when I was two) so work and procrastinating studying take up most of my time. This, of course, would have been useful before earning a degree I'll never use, but, C'est la vie. I love to cook and learn about all the different cuisines. One day I'll taste them all! I'll be certified in about a year and looking to relocate, possibly around a city like Chicago, Portland, or somewhere on the east coast of America. Of course, Italy, China, and France are never out of the equation. Perhaps you could help me decide as my choices seemingly encompass the globe.
Family is very important to me; I'm very close to my parents, extended family, and my three brothers. I'm lucky to have an extended family that lives all over the states which makes traveling a blast and something I try to do as much as possible. Life is short; I try and spend it with the people I love and care about, learning, experiencing, and living as much as possible. I mean, why not? I've always wanted to live a year removed from civilization, like Thoreau at Walden's Pond, but without the frequent trips into town. Wouldn't that be sweet?! Or doing the six month hike down the Appalachian Trail! Let's do this!