Hi everyone! It is me, your friendly blog-master. I thought it was about time that I introduce myself, since I am always trying to get everyone else to send me their photos and bios.I was born in Honolulu, but was raised in Southern California. I grew up just outside of Los Angeles in the San Fernando Valley (yes, this is THE "valley," and I used to talk like a Valley-girl). I have a Bachelor's degree in Communication from the University of California at Santa Barbara, with an emphasis in Mass Media effects. Although I worked for Nickelodeon briefly after graduating, Hawaii called out to me and I moved here soon after. Little did I know I would never leave!
I currently work as the Director of Operations for a Floral and Event Design Company. I am so fortunate to be able to work part-time from home, allowing me to spend a lot of time with my girls.
My husband, Noa and I have been married for 6.5 years. We have 3 and a half year old Nanea, and 14 month old Makena. Noa is a pilot with the Hawaii Air National Guard, and flies the C-17. He is gone frequently, but we've grown accustomed to it. He also used to fly for Aloha Airlines, but we all know what happened to them!
Stroller Strides is such a wonderful part of our lives. It gets me out of the house, and in a relatively short amount of time after I started, I got to my pre-pregnancy weight! I have met so many wonderful, inspiring women, and am so glad to have "mommy" friends. I keep wondering what on earth I'll do when Makena is too old for Stroller Strides...can I keep coming without a kid? Or maybe borrow someone's? At least I have a few more years to worry about that.
I hope I will be able to eventually meet all of you!
