: About Me

I was born and raised in Southern California, but I now live in the more relaxed area of Salt Lake City, Utah. I have experience in the fields of retail, telecommunications, finance, investing, and community service. My hobbies are extensive, and include creative efforts such as photography, reading, writing, crochet, cross-stitch, and other crafts; they also include outdoor activities such as hiking and camping, as well the infamous indoor activity of playing video games (handheld, PCs, and consoles.)

My passion is ...

living creatively.

I know too much about ...

nothing and everything at once.

My parents always told me ...

make sure your shoes are tied.

My childhood ambition ...

become a teacher.

My favorite memory ...

watching a meteor shower with my husband.

Why I write ...

because I can't keep my thoughts to myself.

My first job ...

Licking envelopes for my parent's home business

My inspiration ...

everything around me!

Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Teens Are you really ready to move out of your parents' house?

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No parents hanging over your shoulder, no curfews, no chores, no nagging - it's a teenagers idea of paradise. This cherished state promises to exist as soon as you move out of your parent's house. But just as they say the grass is greener on the other side, so too is the appeal of living on your own. Before moving out, take some time to think a few things over. WORK As much as you might like to stay home all day, the reality is that you're going to need a steady job to pay rent, utilities, and other bills. You'll need to make at least one-and-a-half times what your monthly bills will total...

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