it's all about me

Born: November 1973

Location: Portland, Oregon. A rare native in these parts. Previously lived in Chicago, Oakland and Olympia.

Dwelling: 1912 Craftsman bungalow. After 3 1/2 years of homeownership we finally started restoring rather than ruining it. In 2001 we had the exterior repainted and landscaped the front yard. I didn't kill too many things. I continue to rearrange all the plants, dig new beds, and generally make a wreck of everything in an attempt to make it beautiful.

Occupation: I'm an interactive producer. Right now. I run a web design and usability firm, which I inherited from my husband after he had to go get a regular paycheck. I love what I do.

What I want to do when I grow up: Exactly what I’m doing now.

Relationship: Married, to my best friend in the world. Since I met him, when I was 19, I’ve never met anyone who even came close to completing my life like he does.

Pets: Permanently, two cats. Transiently, several abandoned cats and their offspring. Hopefully, all my efforts to spay and neuter these animals will pay off and I won’t have to ask everyone I know, “Do you want a kitten?” While I understand why people call me The Cat Lady and tell me what a martyr I am, I really don’t like cats as much as it seems like I do. In fact, that’s why I keep getting them fixed.

What I do that I don’t get paid to do: Write random thoughts down on scraps of paper. Garden. Hang out with my neighbors who I am lucky enough be able to call friends. Drink lots of red wine. I read a lot of journals. As far as TV goes (because in America you’re also judged by the TV shows you watch, right?), the only show I’m rabid about is The West Wing. And I don’t care what you think of it unless you love it so don’t bother telling me.