: About Me

I'm a 20-something (ok, ALMOST 30-something) entrepreneur who just relocated to Austin, TX from Houston. I'm in the sports development and education field and have 10+ years of experience working with children.

Writing is a passion of mine, and I find that I express myself much more elloquently on paper than I do vocally. I'm not afraid of public speaking but am much more comfortable behind a keyboard.

My passion is ...

my fiance and my dog (not always in the order!)

I know too much about ...

changing a tire. Twice in one week really is too much for a girl.

My parents always told me ...

you're known by the company you keep.

My childhood ambition ...

to become a veterinarian... no wait, a teacher... no, a movie star... oh, wait, a superstar in the WNBA... no, no, I've got it- a mother!

My favorite memory ...

one day while I was crying (over what, I have no idea) my childhood dog, Sugar, came and sat beside me letting me wipe my tears and my snot in his fur. It was then that I realized that no one can love you like a dog does.

Why I write ...

I write much better than I speak. There is no backspace key for the spoken word.

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

I just finished the Twilight series which I stumbled upon accidentally. Now I'm a huge Stephenie Meyer fan.

My first job ...

swim instructor.

My best moment ...

ironically, the speach I gave at my brother's rehearsal dinner!

My inspiration ...

the desire for success.

Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting (Other) Pros and cons of family members babysitting

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When deciding on a babysitter, many parents have a list of options to call, usually with their favorite being at the top of the list. For many, this go-to babysitter is a grandparent, aunt, uncle, or cousin. For others, it is preferable to enlist the services of a non-relative for an evening out. Deciding upon the best person to watch your children while you are out is a personal choice that can be influenced by many factors. While there are many positive reasons to ask a relative to babysit, there can also be some detractors that may influence your decision. The Upside The first time you ...

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