I am a 1st Degree Black Belt in Karate, a mom of two girls, and a happily married woman. I enjoy karate, reading, writing, photography and nature. I first discovered my love for poetry and writing when I was a teenager. It helped me to journal my feelings of first loves and crushes and all the things I did not want to tell anyone. I grew up mostly as an introvert and as an adult have become more social. I love to read nonfiction, biographies and memoirs and of course...poetry. I write when I can although I am very busy at home. Writing helps me to have an escape from adult responsibilities and to focus on who I am and what I enjoy!