Writer. Communications. Photography enthusiast.

Education:
SFU Writer's Studio 2014 (Manuscript class)
SFU Writer's Studio 2012 (Nonfiction cohort)
One year Journalism Certificate (Langara College)
B.A., Communications; Minor: Psychology. (SFU)

Natural environments. Water. Conversation. Intuition. Ethnic food. Red wine. Margaritas. Foreign films. Reading. Documentaries. Dark chocolate. Writing. Blogging. Spirituality. Introspection. Gardens. Flowers. The Arts.

Favorite Places on the planet: Salt Spring Island (Ruckle Park) and Mayne Island (Georgina Point Lighthouse). The beaches off Dallas Road, Victoria, B.C. The Big Island, Hawaii. Prachuap Khiri Khan, Thailand. Oban, Scotland. Banteay Srei, located about 25 kilometers from the main Angkor Wat complex, and known as the women's temple near Siem Reap, Cambodia. Ghost Ranch, Abiquiu, New Mexico, and Santa Fe, New Mexico. Quebec City. Montreal. And all those places I've yet to be, and therefore can't comment on.

Black and starry nights in the country. Campfires. One-street towns. The desert. Palm trees. Monkey trees. Weeping Willows. The ocean. Botanical gardens. Strong winds. Big long, tight hugs. Good storytellers.

Eating? Yes, please! Ethnic food first. Green curry. Pad Thai. Papadums. Butter chicken. Sushi. Yum!

Walks. Afternoon naps. Surprises. (Well, good surprises only!) Small, independent theatre companies. The forest. Ruckle Park. Stanley Park. Helliwell Park. Beacon Hill Park. Painting. Northwest Coast Jewellery art and design.

Meeting new people. People who are genuine. Honesty. Good manners. Humour.