Place of Birth? Scottsdale, AZ
(but I have zero memories of AZ, and spent most of my life in Montana).
How long on the Mountain? 6 years.
If you were not brought here as a child, what brought you to the Mountain?
My partner worked in the ski industry for 25 years, and a new opportunity brought us out here.
Profession? Library Assistant at the Sandy and Hoodland Libraries.
Other professions? Co-owner of the Rendezvous, yoga instructor, digital marketer.
Favorite movies? A League of Their Own. Newsies.
Favorite Actress/Actor? Actor: Gary Oldman (is there nothing he can’t do?) and Nicholas Cage. Actress: Elizabeth Taylor, Jessica Chastain.
Favorite TV shows? The New Girl, Veronica Mars.
Favorite book? The Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenides.
Favorite type of music?I have an extensive record collection that covers all sorts of genres, so I like a bit of everything.
Favorite Food? Carbs and cheese.
Favorite hobbies? Reading, yoga, puzzles, gardening.
If offered a dream vacation, where would you go, and why? I would really love to go back to Africa or take an adventure to Nepal and Northern India.
Best lesson learned as a child? The importance of education (whether that be formal or informal). I love to learn and was always encouraged by my parents to constantly be learning.
Defining moment in your life or your greatest accomplishment? Being content and happy with where I am now and who I am. That took a long time, and I put in the work and am proud of that.
A memorable dinner? I took myself to The Fish House in Reykjavik, Iceland and spent a ton of money when I didn’t have it, and it was worth every penny.
A funny moment from your life that you can share? I’m a walking pile of embarrassment. Most recently I tripped over my own pants in the middle of the street and face planted during “rush hour” in Sandy. That was lovely.
If you could invite anyone (past or present) to dinner, who would it be, and why? Zelda Fitzgerald, we’d have a great time.
Describe yourself in one word? Energetic (to put it nicely).
When you’re not reading The Mountain Times, what book/author/magazine/other do you read? I get so many magazines and books from the library! I’m a big Vanity Fair reader, but I love Mother Earth News, and Hobby Farms Magazine as well. I read 60+ books a year, so I always have something I’m working on!.
If your life were made into a play or movie, what would the title be?
Talking Too Fast.
Pet peeve? People who lack awareness of their surroundings.
Bad habit you’d like to break? Always choosing sleep if it’s an option.
Famous person(s) you have met, and the circumstances? I worked in TV/Film so I have a few. But when Alexander Skarsgaard was just getting famous from True Blood I worked on a movie with him. I was on set one day and he was wearing a wig and fat suit and gave me a little hug and said “Alex, how are you?” and I didn’t recognize him. He’s truly the most lovely human being.
Favorite quote? “With enough courage, you can do without a reputation.”
—Rhett Butler
Favorite part of The Mountain Times? The Mountain Profile!