Words that bring me joy: peace, love, balance, kindness, and community. These guiding principles shape every aspect of my life, from coordinating events to spending time in the garden. I find balance through Pilates, creativity in arts and crafts with my kids, and fulfillment in fostering connections within my community.

My love for nature is deeply rooted in memories of my grandmother, who cherished magnolia trees. Their fragrance was one of the first I remember falling in love with, a scent that still fills me with warmth. As a child, I would collect leaves and flowers, carefully preserving them in a photo album with a sticky back—a simple act of capturing nature's beauty that has stayed with me.

One flower that holds a special place in my heart is the Bishop's flower, also known as Queen Anne’s lace. Its delicate, lace-like blooms remind me of the profound responsibility we all carry to nurture the beauty around us—a sentiment perfectly captured by Emily Dickinson’s words, "To be a flower is a profound responsibility."