For some unknown reason, I did not play much in college. I managed to get on a couple intramural teams, however, and (brushing off my shoulder…) we took 1st place in our leagues. But still these games did not provide me with the competition I was ultimately looking for.

A LONG four years later, I ventured out to the Washtenaw Rec Center (wow, do they need some website help!) in search of some open gym volleyball. To my surprise, the level of play was just what I was looking for, and in a serendipitous moment, I met six girls who shared my love for the game and happened to need a sub for their upcoming season. I have played with these girls for about a year now (I managed to wiggle my way onto the team as a permanent member) and our games on Tuesday nights are the highlight of my week! (Thanks girlies!) Our team is constantly improving, and as for me, I have never played better.

For a cognate course during my Master’s program this winter, I had the fun and challenging experience of designing a land use site plan. Check it out in my personal work!

Well, I’ve decided to turn to the dark side and continue snowboarding. I LOVE IT! My skiing blood runs thick however, as I will never understand why snowboarders feel the need to squat all over the hill. These ghosts, as my dad would call them, make learning to snowboard very tricky. Thankfully, it doesn’t take too long before you’re off those bunny slopes and on to the treacherous “black diamonds” of Mt. Holly, Michigan. West Anyone?

Oooh, the dinky! He is my 3 year old panther (I mean “domestic” house cat).