Hey there! I am a college student from Indiana that stumbled across Simbi by accident. I love writing. I've started writing my first book and am looking into publishing some poetry. Before college I read (on average) 80 books a year. My favorite genres are young adult fiction, fantasy, distopian, and historical fiction and non-fiction. I was home schooled for two and a half years (fifth, sixth, and half of seventh grade). I've been studying martial arts for almost three years. This includes but is not limited to Hapkido, Kali/Escrima/Arnis, Jeet Kune Do, Muay Thai, Silat, and Tai Chi. I also have a Spanish minor.

I love talking about world issues including social, environmental, and political. I was vegetarian for over a year and consider myself a pacifist. I'm pretty good with animals from cuddly puppies to cunning snakes. I like painting and drawing. I have some basic piano skills and love to sing. My music taste spans both genres and decades. I love cooking and experimenting in the kitchen, although it doesn't always turn out like I want it to. I also know how to single and double crochet and sew on a button :)

I consider myself to be really open-minded and value the importance of "safe places" for people who are experiencing discrimination or abuse. I love intellectual discussion and the way a persons eyes light up when they talk about something they are really invested in. I'm really looking forward to getting to know some of the people in the Simbi community.

The website below is for my mother's crocheting business. Please check it out!