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I never pictured myself with two girls. I always played with boys while growing up and got along with boys better. I never felt like I fit in with girl groups. I was shocked each pregnancy (maybe even a little sad) to find out we wouldn't have a boy. I can proudly say I was so wrong about everything I thought was true about having girls. My girls are confident, funny, kind, smart, and hilarious! It has been the most healing experience for me to raise two girls when I thought I only knew how to be around boys.

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I have owned dogs all of my life. I worked with dogs for a short time in a vet clinic and at a boarding facility. I am drawn to dogs and their personalities; their presence makes me happier and calmer and I trust dogs more than most people, even people I like. I will always trust a dog's judgement about another person.

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My husband and I traveled to Punta Cana in 2015. We would love to go back

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Where I go to feel small again and gain perspective 

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Where I go to feel small again and gain perspective 

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I live 30 minutes away from some very famous lighthouses and rocky coastlines.

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Image 1  (Katahdin Baxter State Park Maine — Slonina Nature Photography, n.d.)

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When I need to remember how lucky I am to live where I do

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When I need to remember how lucky I am to live where I do

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I love hiking, kayaking, and just being outside . Fall in Maine is breathtaking.

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I have lived in Maine my whole life. I love all the seasons. I like doing things outside all year round. I am grateful to live in such a beautiful state that has 4 seasons. I am within a few hours' drive to the mountains, the oceans, forests and cities. I am a small town girl, but love visiting the big cities.
I was too afraid to leave home for so long, now that I am 35 I have discovered a new love for traveling. I want to experience as much as I can. I am learning to take risks, and to trust myself more.
I have been married for 15 years to my husband Mike. We have two amazing little girls, Harper and Reese. We have two dogs, Molly and Brody.