I'm a California girl, born and raised among the cotton fields and dairies of Central California. While attending college at UCLA, I ventured even further from home on a study abroad trip that changed the course of my life. A summer in Florence, Italy, a handsome Italian boy, two wonderful children, a fulfilling career in education, and a spirit of adventure have led me on a journey of unexpected twists and turns. Moving from California to Naples, Italy to our current life in Germany, I am still unsure of the final destination, I have discovered along the way that I am driven by a need to create. This is my platform to document and reflect upon this journey.