I am the mother of two -- a college junior and a fifth grader. Being a mom is my favorite job ever.

My conservative friends would consider me liberal; my liberal friends would consider me conservative. But I dislike politics.

I am a teacher at heart.

I have two miniature dachshunds because I'm allergic to most other dogs.

I am a published author -- but academic stuff that nearly no one reads.

I have lived in Utah (where I was born), Spain (where I served my mission), Maryland (where I went to grad school), and Oregon (where I am now).

According to the Myers Briggs test, I am a ISTJ; according to the Seasons test, I am a Winter; according to the Color Code test, I am a white, with blue as my secondary color.

I dislike large social gatherings with lots of people I don't know.