"Passion is energy. Feel the power that comes from focusing on what excites you."
-Oprah Winfrey
Animals
My whole life I have been a keen animal lover. As a child, I had many different pets including a cat, birds, fish and of course, dogs. These days I am working with a non-profit dog rescue organization called Dog Bless Rescue Partners in Victoria, B.C. The mission of the organization is to rescue abandoned dogs from California and Alabama in the U.S.A and bring them to Victoria to find their 'forever home.' I also work with one of my own dogs, Ruby, in a pet therapy group. As a registered therapy dog, Ruby is able to visit hospitals, schools and other institutions and bring her loveable energy to those who need it most.
Cooking
My love of cooking and food culture is a passion that I have recently developed over the past two years or so. Cooking is an outlet for me; it allows me to channel my energy and focus into something creative. I love exploring new types of food, as well as those from different international cultures. While Italian food has always been my forte, my recent time in France has opened me up to the wonders of French cooking and I hope to explore this cuisine more in the future.
Travel
Growing up in Canada, I have always been exposed to a variety of different cultures and people from different walks of life. I believe it is this upbringing that has fueled my love of travel and curiousity for new cultures. So far, I have been fortunate enough to travel to places such as Hawaii, New York City, England and most recently, an extensive visit in France. In the future I hope to visit more countries within Europe, most notably Denmark, Italy and Russia.
Art
I am an avid art lover, in all its forms. I find great inspiration from many artistic mediums such as paintings, movies and music. My favourite styles of paintings are Renaissance, Baroque and Impressionism. I can wander around an art museum for hours, admiring paintings, and still want to come back the next day. I enjoy nearly all genres of movies but my favourites are period dramas. I like historical movies because I find them both entertaining and educational at the same time. When it comes to music, I am open to anything, but I am always searching for songs that I connect with on a deeper level and have a greater meaning to me.
