There are so many things that interest me, that there is simply no way to address
it all. Also, I believe I am a little bit ADD as well as OCD, BPD, and a few other
silly little letter-combinations. The point is that this page is just scratching
surface of what interests me. I can only hope that what I lay out here for you
remains interesting while being somewhat organized. Here goes!
Family:
I love my spouse more than anything. Her three boys mean the world to me.
They've totally accepted me and our marriage (and sometimes brag about
their awesome Moms ). My six boys are also always in my heart, even
though there is so much distance and difference between us. Of them,
one is in the army reserve, one is in army active, one is awaiting boot
camp (he's just entered the army reserves), and another is attending
Eastern Washington University. I'm so proud of all nine of them!
College:
My secondary interest is my higher education, which is never-ending. I am
rather proud of achieving a bachelor's in business administration, a certificate
in accounting, and am finishing an associate's in web application development.
Although my academics started out as personal skill improvement, I love my new
job that features all of my accolades!
Religion:
I don't broadcast, but I am Wiccan. Yes, my dad raised me as a Lutheran; but I
followed the pathway that I simply call "the Way" which my mom laid out before me.
Yes, I can agree with and do follow the New Testament and Jesus as the amazing
teacher that he was/is/always will be. As for Deity, however, I choose to revere
Mother Nature as well as Heavenly Father.
Work:
I currently work for Seattle Valued Investment Properties, Inc., an awesome company
that owns a number of businesses (which I am involved in all facets). My primary
position is Executive Project Manager, as I research and write business plans for
new land and business development projects. I also manage the year-round office and
clientele for its subsidiary Jackson Hewitt Silver Lake (as well as conduct
full-time tax preparation during tax season). I also assist in various facets of
management of certain commercial properties. All in all, a very wonderful
occupation-set for me.
Activism:
Another personal interest of mine is advocacy for the GLBTQ Community, specifically
two organizations: The Empire of Dreams and the Washington Gender Alliance.
- The "Imperial Sovereign Court of Snohomish County, Empire of Dreams" is a
fun, non-profit organization that entertains local communities with fundraising
events which benefit local charities. I've served as a Member of the Board of
Directors, as Queen of Hearts 2009-2010, as Miss Gay Everett 2010-2011, and
currently as Imperial Princess 2011-2012.
- My favorite charity to raise funds for is the local chapter of
the "American Cancer Society" in honor of my mother-in-law.
- My favorite annual GLBTQ events are the various Prides (I attend
Seattle every June as well as Vancouver (WA) and Bellingham every July.
- The Washington Gender Alliance is an organization that leads support groups in
Bellingham and Everett as well as provides public presentations (for organizations
such as schools) to promote acceptance of transgender, intersex, and gender variant
indivuals. I am a Member of the Board of Directors of its parent organization,
the "Pacific Gender Institute", and I also provide social network administration
and web development services.
Music:
My spouse and I have a passion for country concerts. Although I personally enjoy most
dance/pop/classic rock music and anything 80's as well, country puts on a much better
live show. In fact, we have also met a large number of musicians (Uncle Kracker,
Big & Rich, Gretchen Wilson, Trace Adkins, and The Band Perry; just to name a
few). It is simply really awesome to be an unofficial groupie for 100.7 The Wolf!
In fact, we seem to get invited to all of the "special invite" presentations now!
We also love karaoke, which is why I have one of my old sound systems (I used to be a
DJ) set up in our living room for our family's singing party pleasure.
So, now that you know of the primary "forces" that currently motivate my life. They
may be a whole lot (perhaps too much), but I love that fact that I am living life
and not just watching it. I hope that you do too!
