Hello world.

Welcome to A Vibrant Journey, my cozy little corner of cyberspace.  

Who am I? Well, that’s a part of what A Vibrant Journey is all about (more on that later). But, here is what I know:

I’m a bit eclectic (and eccentric), but I never did claim to be a fan of monotony.

Monogamy, however, I am a fan of. I have a handsome man who makes me smile, tells me I’m beautiful, and makes me feel loved each and every day. He’s pretty great and I’m pretty lucky. A big (literally) part of our life together has been our fawn Great Dane. He’s bigger than I am, but I love being a Great Dane Mom.  

I’m a PhD student in Molecular Biology and aspiring Evolutionary Geneticist. I study the evolution of gene regulation and more specifically I study the sequences of DNA that control when, where, and how much a gene is expressed. I’ve always been a bit of a nerd, so I’m sure some science and other geekery will make it into my posts.

Don’t worry if that isn’t really your thing. Remember when I said I’m eclectic?

I’m also an amateur chef. Well, I suppose I simply mean I LOVE to cook (and bake). You can often find me watching Food Network, trying various kitchen gadgets, and experimenting with new recipes. That’s basically an amateur chef, right? Either way, there isn’t much that can beat a Sunday morning at the farmer’s market, followed by a full day of cooking, culminating in a delicious meal. Just thinking about it puts a smile on my face.

Some (myself included) would call me crafty. I really enjoy making things, especially gifts for other people. I often forget to document my adventures in crafting, but hopefully this will help change that. This translates over into a love for home décor and home improvement projects.

Anyways, that’s enough about me for now. Thanks for joining me on A Vibrant Journey. I hope you’ll continue to come back to explore my musings on life, science, food, crafts, home, fitness and more.