I'm a native New Yorker with the heart of a country girl, trying to find a balance between the two.  It's fascinating to delve into the madness of my mind and find that things aren't still at all in there... looking for peace in the lunacy is the biggest work of all.

I love being outdoors in big places which make me feel small, and pushing my physical body to its limit.  I also love sitting still and writing, and crafting, and cooking.  I'm also getting into tango dancing-- who knew it'd be so much fun?

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