About me – I am a new transplant to the island from Massachusetts. I’ve lived there most of my life aside from a brief stint in Ann Arbor, Michigan. I am a die-hard Red Sox fan! The 2004 Red Sox-Yankees series and subsequent World Series win was probably one of the greatest moments of my life! I have mellowed out a bit since then though. I am even starting to think that Derek Jeter seems like a pretty nice guy in real life, even if he does drink wine coolers. ;-)
My first visit to the islands was about six years ago and ever since then I have been dreaming about coming back permanently. I feel very much at home and happy here - one of the best parts of my day is coming back from work down those windy roads that lead to the North Shore. It feels almost surreal being here - living and working in such a beautiful place and I hope I never get used to it. The only thing that is missing from this beautiful place is my family – particularly my 3-year-old niece whom I love more than life itself.
I have worked in the field of special education for 6 years now. I sort of discovered this by chance after working a variety of different jobs and trying to figure out what I wanted to do with my life. I feel very passionate about what I do. My students teach me new things each day. I think one of the most important lessons that I learn from my students is that success is measured differently for each person. We are all unique individuals and we all have something to offer. Sharing and witnessing their successes, albeit sometimes small, is really cool.
I have a lovehate relationship with running. I love to hike, bike, swim, and basically do anything in the ocean. One of my proudest accomplishments is completing two sprint triathlons and is testament to the fact that a little hard work and training can turn someone completely uncoordinated and nonathletic into a triathlete! I love to take pictures and just started a photo of the day blog that I hope to continue for at least a year. I like to cook - sometimes. I am not particularly creative in the kitchen but I can follow a recipe. I consider myself a martini connoisseur and am always enthusiastic about a good cocktail. I have developed terrible hearing in my 30’s and having to say “What?” is just a part of who I am now.
I’ve been to bars throughout my 20s and I am really past that. Friday nights now tend to consist of a couple of glasses of wine and a good night’s sleep. My how times have changed! I prefer to be away from it all – maybe with a good friend, outdoors, in the ocean, on the beach, etc.
People have described me as aloof when we first meet but I think that’s probably more shyness or social awkwardness. It takes me awhile to get to know people and to be more comfortable and be myself. My friends would describe me as funny, shy, studious, independent. Basically I am trying to live life to the fullest and have no regrets in life, not worry about things that I have no control over, and hopefully be a semi-decent person.
I’ve been working a lot – I basically started working hours after my plane landed in July and I haven’t really stopped since. I haven’t even finished unpacking – well that could be due to the fact that I would rather be at the beach on the weekend. That said, its not the easiest to meet new people. I am hopeful that this could be another avenue to meet people interested in even friendship or who share some similar interests. I don’t really have a list of things that I am looking for in someone except maybe someone who is kind, positive, likes to have fun, and will laugh at my self-depreciating humor. Okay, maybe I do have a list but ultimately I think it comes down to a feeling or a connection that two people feel and sometimes cannot be explained in words.
