I grew up in Sandusky, Ohio, until 2016, when my family moved to Louisville, Kentucky, at the start of my high school years due to my dad's job relocation. After graduating from high school, I did my first semester of college online because of Covid. I initially studied to be a realtor, but didn't connect with it. Wanting a fresh start, I enrolled at the University of Cincinnati, even though I knew no one there. Although my first move was hard, I chose to move again because I knew it would push me to grow. I ended up getting my real estate license in Ohio, again i just did not connect with it. I realized i didnt want to keep building my life in Ohio. I was fostering through an AMAZING shelter that was the hardest thing to leave behind in Ohio. My brother had been living in San Antonio, Texas, and had just bought a house. He was looking for a roommate, as I was looking at every state as an option to move out of Ohio. I knew Texas wouldn't be a long-term option, but it was super fun to live with my older brother again for 3 months. I took in 8 cats during my time there. My brother adopted one of my fosters, and I foster failed Mango. I was luckily able to finish my degree online during this move. Before I graduated i started my drive to Oregon, yes, with Mango at 8 weeks old. At the same time, my brother moved back to Ohio. This was an amazing experience. I got to explore so much and saw some beautiful hikes. I stayed in Eugene for one month, just to see how I liked it, but it was a very easy decision after that to stay in a bigger city. I meant to try Portland for 2 weeks, then Seattle for 2 weeks, and decide what to do from there, but I was so tired of moving and likes portland enough to stay. I graduated in December of 2024 with a bachelor's degree in business entrepreneurship and a minor in marketing.

Since living in Portland i’ve been effortlessly trying to find something that sparks inspiration and joy. honestly i was in the interview process for a property manager position and have never felt so depressed at the thought of working 8-5 in an office. How hard would it be to foster cats and explore my hobbies? I do not diminish this work at all; I am jealous of the ones able to and happy with the stability of a career like this. Maybe it's my ego, but I cannot be a good employee. Making capitalism work for someone else while I suffer. I'd rather suffer on my own terms while building my own thing.

I was exploring photography, home organization, TikTok, nannying, and researching many other options. Even while making money, none of these pushed me to explore my creativity and expand my mindset. Even with clay, I felt stuck at a certain point, not knowing where to take it. It progressed pretty quickly, and I hope to see my art grow in many ways.

There are so many things I wish I had time to do in life. It pains me to know I have to work so hard just to fulfill my basic needs as a human under a government that’s actively trying to make it harder.

Thanks for being curious;) and thank you for the support!