I live in Ottawa, Canada, and am a dual U.S. and Canadian citizen. I grew up outside of Denver, CO and studied music and psychology at the University of Denver. After a pause to figure out a meaningful career that didn't involve being a starting artist, I moved to Boston, MA to attend Harvard University Graduate School of Education. I stayed in Boston for work four more years before taking a job in Ottawa. While in Boston I took up running, because I was turning 30 and felt like I was turning 50. Previously I had preferred cycling but did not feel safe doing that in Boston traffic. After moving to Ottawa I increased my running and participated in some races. I also took up swimming for a few years. Clubs organized around these sports are a major way I have met people in Ottawa, though I no longer participate in the clubs themselves. To fill in my time I have experienced hobby proliferation, most of them organized around cooking and crafts. I like to know things are done and to be challenged to improve my skills. Things that continue to challenge me while showing steady improvement keep my attention the best.

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