First and foremost I am a food and fitness fanatic. I am dedicated to the local movement. I love going to coffee shops and reading a good book or getting lost in recipes on Pinterest. I love connecting with people and spending time with family & friends. I believe that passing on a random smile is a powerful catalyst for happiness. I live by the phrase, "Feel good, do good. Do good, feel good." I was born and raised in Kalamazoo, MI, moved to Virginia to complete my undergrad and graduate studies, and now I am back in the Mitten.