The two words that describe me completely, are PASSIONATE and STRONG. I am a very passionate person, and I approach everything I do with my whole heart and soul. I have incredible inner strength that has carried me over every hurdle that life puts in my path. I am a fighter, and a survivor. I have my B.A. in Journalism Media from UNLV and have worked for NBC News in Las Vegas, Idaho, and Reno, Producing news shows, writing and Reporting. Stories I have worked on have been seen on national news such as NBC Nightly News, the Today Show, MSNBC and CNN. I've worked closely with Dateline NBC in Idaho and also in Reno on high profile murder cases. Unfortunately I have recently had to take a break from my career to concentrate on my health. I have a very rare type of cancer that I have been battling for 7 years, and it keeps getting worse. I undergo constant chemotherapy, radiation and surgeries. I have a soft tissue sarcoma that started in my knee, traveled to my groin, lungs and most recently my brain. Very scary stuff, but I stay as strong as possible and try to appreciate everything... because I may not have much time left. Enough of the sad stuff... other than my huge passion for news, I am a classically trained singer, and was a dancer since age 3, also used to teach dance at the studio my mom owned, and was part of a professional dance group for a while, as well as a cheerleader -- before my right leg had to be amputated because of the cancer when I was 20. I have been in many plays, musicals, local and national tv commercials, and choreographed dances for countless performances. I LOVE anything girly. I'm obsessed with big hair and lipgloss, and glitter really does run in my veins. I LOVE animals, and support animal preservation. I am an advocate for big cat rescue sancuaries, and have been lucky enough to get up close and personal with rescued cats, like the Tiger, Detonator, pictured below. Australia is my favorite place in the world, where my heart truly lies. I love things that are SEXY, risque but still classy. I am incredibly intelligent and creative, and can never be classified! Truly one of a kind. I have a super close-knit group of friends who I would trust with my life! I'm an incredibly strong person, and try to always be honest about my thoughts and feelings. I'll be outspoken whether you like it or not! Want to know more? read my blogs!!* *