I speak the following languages English, some ASL, some Spanish

defining moments / milestones Completing 5 marathons

my travels have included Lots of states but I haven't left the continent yet

the speed my life moves at depends on my mood

currently, you could best describe me as a consultant

awards / recognitions I was "2nd Place Parent" in an essay contest sponsored by Assoc. of Pediatric Oncology Nurses-Southern CA Chapter, raised a bunch of money for Team in Training (Leukemia and Lymphoma Society) and completed 5 marathons

about my career Currently, I am working 4 days a week as a consultant, and one day a week as a writer. My goal is switch those around and eventually, drop the consulting job altogether.

people who've had the biggest impact on me My mother, my spiritual advisor and Angela Moore

favorite movies Good Fellas, Under the Tuscan Sun, Groundhog Day, Wedding Crashers

favorite TV shows Entourage, Rescue Me, Weeds, Curb Your Enthusiasm

favorite music Dave Matthews Band, U2, John Mellencamp, Steely Dan, 60's and 70's, live blues, jazz and rock

favorite sports Baseball - because of the hot dogs, hockey - because of the hot chocolate, football - because of the Superbowl parties...I'm not really a sport fan, I'm more a party and food fan!

favorite books The Bible, Eat, Pray, Love, Conversations with God, A Prayer for Owen Meany, The World According to Garp and books on writing

favorite magazines Christian Science Journal, Rolling Stone, Los Angeles and 805 Living

radio / podcasts / blogs I subscribe to I love my new Ipod

indulgences / guilty pleasures Reality shows, chocolate and gabbing on the phone

when I'm not working I enjoy Spending time with my son, reading, gardening, hiking, going to concerts, and traveling

other interests Real estate investing