words that describe me best passionate, stubborn, driven, caring, level-headed

my definition of success is If I love my life and my job everyday and continue to grow and establish connections, all while being true to myself, I will have succeeded.

I grew up in Kalamazoo, MI

as far as figuring out how my life goes, I am in pretty good shape

I speak the following languages I minored in Spanish but I'm losing it because I am not able to practice enough.

defining moments / milestones Volunteering as a mentor for Big Brothers Big Sisters for two years in college was a very fulfilling experience for me. Supporting and inspiring today's youth is priceless!

my travels have included All around the United States, Canada, Mexico, Spain

the speed my life moves at 24/7

currently, you could best describe me as professional

awards / recognitions News Writer of the Year for the Western Herald (college newspaper)
Dean's List (2005)

about my career I work at the Daytona Beach Chamber of Commerce in the economic development department. I research demographics and business trends, manage our company blog, and design marketing materials.

people who've had the biggest impact on me My parents, my friend and former boss Amy, and my boyfriend Kevin

favorite movies Crash, I am Sam

favorite TV shows Grey's Anatomy, Jeopardy

favorite music Dave Matthews Band, The Fray

favorite sports I enjoy playing soccer, and I love watching baseball, football and hockey.

favorite books My Sister's Keeper, To Kill a Mockingbird, Confessions of an Economic Hit Man, The Nanny Diaries, Seth Godin's The Dip, various other business/entrepreneur related books

favorite magazines Entrepreneur, INC, People and People StyleWatch, InStyle, also Oprah Magazine.

radio / podcasts / blogs I subscribe to Love Dooce.com, entrepreneur.com blogs

indulgences / guilty pleasures shopping, chocolate

when I'm not working I enjoy read, write, exercise, socialize, play sports, cook.

other interests traveling and maintaining my personal blog, www.k8mc.wordpress.com