I love music and art, good food and wine shared with good friends and beloved family, hiking in the mountains and snowshoeing in winter (especially under a full moon!). I love my mountain bike, but can only navigate the simple and safe trails... I also love cooking, watching movies and sports, and playing with my various Apple gadgets! ;)
I have a PhD in cardiovascular physiology, followed by a three-year post-doctoral fellowship at the Mayo Clinic in the department of Neurology (autonomic nervous system disorders research). The patients were among the most amazing and courageous people I have ever come across. I am now living in a town that is not large enough to provide an opportunity to work in my field, so have not been an active scientist for three years. I have been managing the tour guest lists for Bob Weir for the last four years (finally gave up on excel and created my own database in Filemaker Pro!), and also keep myself busy working part-time in accounting.
Among my goals are to see more of this beautiful world we live in, and to join my sister in her environmental work! Oh - and to see Keane live of course! Sadly, I've missed the opportunity so far (too new of a fan).
UPDATE: I've now seen them live 3 times - they are amazing!!! Just got back from the following incredible music trip (I'm so lucky!):
5/8/09 Keane-Oakland, Fox Theater
5/9/09 Dead-Los Angeles, Forum
5/10/09 Dead-San Francisco, Shoreline Amphitheater
5/12/09 Keane-Salt Lake City, Kingsbury Hall
Both bands are giving 110% and it is such an incredible treat to be a part of!
