So, here comes round two of Fun Fact Friday… I hope these facts give you a little more insight into who I am and what I enjoy.
1. I really enjoy medical and biological/research ethics. In college, I majored in Biology and Philosophy with an emphasis in Bioethics and I later went on to get my Masters in Bioethics. How did I move from that into what I do know? Well, there are very few bioethics jobs on the west coast and our family is here. I did work in pharmaceuticals for awhile, and was able to bring some of my experience into play there, but the fun part of a little pharmaceutical company means that you are dependant on big pharma for funding, and we lost it. I was laid off in the second round of three layoffs, interviewed a bunch while largely pregnant (and obviously did not get past round one of interviews for anything), and when Mattea was almost 6 months old, an opportunity came about at the company I am at now. At the same time, I decided to finally pursue an actual photography career, something I had been thinking about for a few years in different aspects, but had never taken the steps to make it happen.
2. I love dance. I love to dance to all types of music and in all forms of dance. I love to watch others dance. I love the feelings and emotions that can be evoked from and through dance. Watch out for a personal project coming soon showcasing an idea I have regarding dancers 
3. My second language is American Sign Language.
4. I coached Special Olympics Soccer for a few years and really miss it. I miss the unconditional love that some of the kids (and adults) had for each other and for us coaches. Watch for another project on the blog that incorporates my love of kids with special needs with my photography.
5. I am a water girl. I love being by the water, in the water, and smelling the salty seawater.
