LEATHERWORKING

I’ve always had an appreciation for hand crafting and workmanship. With little space available, I opted for Leatherworking. I found it very intricate and challenging. It takes a lot of planning and perfect execution with little room for error. The reward at the end is unmatched when a project turns out as you intended. Below is a link to my instagram with some of my work.

COOKING

Cooking has been a passion of mine since I was young. It’s a great way to be creative and explore new cuisine. One of my favorite movie lines is from Little Miss Sunshine where the grandfather comments at the dinner table “Every night its the $#*& chicken!” That’s what I don’t want in my house so I make it a priority to stay well fed with a variety of good eats. Exploring other cultures through food. My personal favorite to cook is italian food and sourdough baked goods. I am a huge fan of cast iron cookware. I’ll admit I take great pride in how well my pots and pans are seasoned.

HEALTH AND FITNESS

Having always been competitive in sports, I make it a priority to challenge myself mentally and physically with both running and weight lifting; supplemented with a good diet. I joke that all we do in the household is cook, workout and do dishes but its pretty accurate. The balance of mental and physical health goes a long way. We make it a daily focus.

BACKPACKING AND HIKING

I love the outdoors and the physical and mental challenge it provides. Whether it’s a day hike or extended outing. I can’t get enough of it. From the logistics of planning to the actual experience of being outdoors. I am an Eagle Scout so I know knots and how to use a compass.