My academic interests and career goals reflect my interests and personality in my everyday life. I spend a large amount of my free time learning about things that interest me. This could be a passive act such as listening to a history podcast or audio books while driving and doing chores. This could also be active such as reading books and articles, or editing Wikipedia articles with incorrect information.

I’m a huge film buff and I divide a lot of my free time between various local rep theaters. I love eating and cooking food, taking walks and drives, and watching sports playoffs. I am a true believer in the benefits of stopping to smell the roses and I always do my best to appreciate the little things.