Is there anything more self-indulgent than writing an “about me” page on a blog that’s already all about me? Maybe eating ice cream while doing so. Since I don’t have any ice cream, let’s continue: I live in the Pacific Northwest though I wasn’t born here, I love travel, singing loudly, horseback riding, pulling stupid faces, making things, wearing costumes, and dogs (also wearing costumes, ideally). I can’t decide whether I want to live in the city or the country and that’s how I ended up in the ‘burbs. Ideally, I’d like to eventually be able to live in both places–some tiny cosmopolitan flat and some outrageous tract of land with tons of trees and a mountain view on which I could build my castle–moat and drawbridge mandatory. 

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Speaking of money and extravagant gifts, if and when I receive compensation for anything posted on this blog, I’ll always disclose my relationship with the vendor. This is in accordance with FTC regulations, but even if it was above and beyond what was necessary, I’d do it anyway, because I want to be able to trust the things I read online and I think you should be able to expect the same from me. I don’t get comped tickets, meals, hotel rooms, experiences, or any form of kickback for featuring anything here. If it shows up here, it’s because I went there, and I’m going to always strive to give an accurate representation of my experience. I like sugar, but I don’t sugar coat. All opinions expressed here are my own, however misguided.

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