I am in my second year of nursing school, which means I have very little free time outside of reading gigantic textbooks and taking people's blood pressure. I am part of a wonderful book club, BooksHavePower, which I love so much. I am a native to the Pacific Northwest, and I feel sad in the summer because it stops raining for 2 whole months. I wish I was more creative, but I can't draw, paint, or sew. So, I stick to reading books and baking cookies. Hopefully I'll be brave enough one day to write my own book (I have many ideas). I have a big family, and when we get together its a madhouse of noise and laughter, which is one of my favorite times of the year. I am optimistic. I am a grammar nerd. I am a people-watcher. And I sing songs at the top of my lungs in the car. I believe in finding the little joys in every day, even on your worst day.