I work in marketing and communications at a company about 30 minutes from home. I love writing, editing and using my creative skills. I feel very lucky to have found this job—it’s perfect for someone who wants to be a mom. There are flexible work hours and it’s close to home, plus plenty of days off.
When I’m not at work, I really enjoy gardening and landscaping. I take nature classes at the local arboretum and I have a nice garden where I grow vegetables and sometimes can or freeze them. I love to cook—homemade meals are the best—good and good for you! I am a real nature lover. I was a girl scout growing up and my grandmother and mother taught me to love birds and butterflies. Now I volunteer with two groups, teaching people how to create wildlife habitat in their yards. I have a real appreciation and respect for the planet and I envision teaching children all about butterflies, bugs, flowers and frogs.
I also have been swing dancing for about 10 years which is exhilarating and fun—and it’s good exercise! I don’t dance as often as I used to, but I’ve made a lot of good friends I see regularly who are now having families, too. We have BBQs and potlucks with the kids—so much fun!
