Story Time Growing up in a pet centric family bred (no pun intended) my love for animals. Ever since I had a parakeet when I was 8 years old, I knew birds were interesting creatures. From introduction at a young age and at an older age discovering that they descended from dinosaurs (theropods)….it has been a fascination that has yet to leave me. Regardless of your birding experience, Merlin Bird ID has been one of my favorite editions to birding apps.

My word of the year is: execution. Although I just hit 30, I am still learning my voice in this world…how everyone’s story is important and holds value. There’s thousands of similar people in this world who have experienced what you have or think the way you do, but your lack of uniqueness doesn’t diminish your value. So here it brings me to medium, to share with you my thoughts, research, and opinions from my vantage.