25 Random Things About Me

1. I have always been painfully shy.
2. I have two beautiful children, a son, Mikaël, 22, and a daughter, Morgan, 14.
3. I miss my Mom more than I ever thought I would.
4. Many of my friends knew my Mom, but didn't know she was my Mom. (She was AVHS' French teacher when we were there, "Doc.")
5. I went to boarding school in Gourin, Morbihan, France, in tenth grade.
6. My son went to the same school for ninth and tenth grade.
7. I am artistic and creative; I love to draw, write, and take pictures.
8. I don’t like Minnesota winters. I don’t like it to be too hot or humid, either.
9. I grew up in Northfield and Apple Valley, MN
10. I live on California’s beautiful central coast. The Monterey Bay is my true home.
11. I am a dedicated friend.
12. I believe in forgiveness and new chances.
13. I usually go to bed before 11, and get up before 7.
14. I am 5’7” tall.
15. I LOVE helping people, especially helping people learn.
16. I believe everybody deserves to be treated with kindness and respect.
17. I live a quiet, personal faith.
18. I am a devout Democrat.
19. I would like to visit Africa and go on a photographic safari.
20. I want to be a professional photographer.
21. I hope to publish at least one book.
22. I speak my mind, even if my voice shakes.
23. I love animals, large and small.
24. I doubt there will be peace in the Middle East in my lifetime.
25. I wish I’d been able to have more children.