I’ve been married to my ride-or-die for 10 years, and yep, we got married on Halloween. It fits. A little spooky, a little unconventional, and totally us. Our life together is full of love, sarcasm, and the occasional dog hair in our cereal (okay, daily). We’ve got four husky mixes running the house like a snow dog mafia. They’re loud, dramatic, needy, and absolutely the best part of our little zoo.

When I’m not wrangling the furry tornado squad, I’m usually buried in a book, elbows deep in a craft project, or bingeing something dark, funny, or both on TV. I’m big on creativity and even bigger on comfort, which means if it involves blankets, snacks, and a reason to not leave the house, I’m in.

Tattoos? Got 'em. Hair color? Black and silver are my favorite colors. Nails? As often as I can, which isn’t as often as I would like! Makeup? I like my eyeliner black and my lipstick blacker. I like expressing myself in colors, ink, and style, but I’m not here to impress anyone — I’m just here to be me.

My family means everything to me. Whether it’s our weird little traditions, lazy Sundays, or chaotic dog pile nights on the couch with my pups and my nephew dog, that’s the stuff that matters. I’m not flashy, I’m not fake, and I don’t do small talk — but I’m loyal, driven, and unapologetically myself.