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Most of my life was consumed with being in a hockey rink. When hockey didn’t proceed in college, I learned that I had a whole other side to me. I always had these spurts of creativity pop through all my life, so when hockey was officially over competitively, I really dove into that creative side in me. It was a blessing in disguise. Now being an artist is another way I describe myself. It has become another one of my passions.

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I was born into a catholic family. I attended catholic schools, I was baptized, received my first communion, and was confirmed. It was something I always believed in. Although, I shied away from religion for a while after I graduated high school. I found myself feeling as if something was missing from my life. I realized it was faith that I was missing, and it was a crucial learning lesson for me. I understand now that having faith or any spirituality is more important than having none at all.

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Being a woman is something I have great pride in. A woman's job is honorable, important, and takes a great deal of strength. I hope one day to be the best wife and mother I can be, but for now being a girlfriend, aunt, sister, daughter, and dog mom brings me enough joy at this stage in my womanhood.

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Being a women’s athlete has shaped me into the woman that I am today, above all else. It has given me an immense amount of confidence that I don’t think I would have, had I not chosen to play hockey. Since age five I have defined myself as a “hockey player”. I have put countless hours, broken bones, concussions, blood, sweat, and tears into the sport. Yet all my life I have heard phrases such as, “Girls can play hockey?”, “It's women's hockey, so it doesn’t count.”, “Who would want to watch women’s sports?”, among many much worse. Hockey has made me a tough, self-assured woman. I have learned to stand up for what I believe in. It has built me into the woman I am today, and that is empowering.

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Despite the fact that tattoos are permanent, they will always be a part of who I am. Each one has a unique meaning to me, and that makes me proud. I love that they make me different than everyone else. My tattoos have made me into a more confident woman.