I have been living in Alaska for the past 16 years and absolutely love it here. I have an advanced level in Spanish and currently learning Russian. I love languages and I hope to learn more at some point, including Arabic, Mandarin Chinese, Bosnian/Serbian, Hebrew, German, and Norwegian, just to name a few :) If only I had more time! Some of my interests include: birds, birdwatching, nature, wildlife, sewing, quilting, applique, crafts of all kinds, dogs, Alaska, travel, and languages. I am married and have a big Saint Bernard. I earned a Master's in Applied Linguistics in 2020.