I chose this photo to send out good juju vibes!!  January 19, 2018

1.     What personality trait has gotten you in the most trouble?

It’s far better now, but I used to speak as if I was projecting my voice off a stage at all times. At least that’s how my parents described it.

2.     What’s your favorite family tradition?

I’m really liking the new travel traditions that I inevitably will be less and less a part of, but I think building our graham cracker–I can’t really call them trains anymore–creations is a load of fun.

3.     Would you travel to space if you could?

Of course. What an experience!

4.     Would you choose to be the worst player on a winning team or the best player on a losing team?

The best player on a losing team sound like it would be a good deal more fun, but apparently in real life I’ve chosen to jump into the fray with the best. Here’s hoping I’m not the worst player.

5.     What would you like to learn to cook?

It’s not super difficult, but I think I’d like to try my hand at Chicken Riggies. It’s an Upstate New York recipe.

6.     What are ways that you have grown and changed in the last year?

I’m in a new quarter of a century. I think mostly, my attitude has changed the most. I want to establish myself, wholly, on my own two feet. I purchased a car on my own, have my own credit cards, and just signed it up under California registration.

7.     What was a time in your life when you had to be brave?

This sounds lame, I realize, but the bravest part of my day is waking up early. Anything else after that is not even close to as difficult. I would gladly talk to any CEO or accomplish anything compared to those first five minutes crawling out of bed. I hate it.

8.     What qualities show a person’s maturity?

Clearly, it would be how much of their interactions are purely reactionary… no. That was a dumb joke. I think maturity is mastery over impulse.

9.     Who had the most influence in shaping your work ethic?

It comes from people telling me when I can’t do something. So, anyone that I want to prove wrong.

10. If you could take a class on any subject, what would it be?

I’d take cooking classes, actually. I know, not very intense, but I enjoy it enough. I feel fairly confident with anything that requires a grill or frying pan–but lack certain finesse when it comes to baking.

11.  What are your top three hopes and dreams for our (or your future) kids?

That they believe in themselves, have distaste for quitting, and are able to find happiness.

12. What actor would play “you” in a movie about your life?

People have said I look like two celebrities consistently. Chris Pratt or Ed Sheeran. Ed might be able to capture the range of my vocals, and Chris is about equal in those devastating looks.