MY BACKGROUND:

Vanilla: As of 2009, I am pulling away from the excitement of the community and pursuing my vanilla life (academia). I am more inclined to go to the art museum and other cultural events. If you really need to contact me contact directly through my email address.

I bring a vast knowledge in the areas of a committed spiritual practice, art, intense personal self-examination and continued education and professional community involvements and social activism work.


Past News: In 2009 I was featured (Modeling: Big Afro Wig with a whip) on 2008 Folsom Street Fair's series of posters and their official program guide.


Vanilla Paste tastes good: I have a integrated life in that I do tons of vanilla stuff that include, multiculturalism, Asian Food, academic pursuits, Vipassana Meditation, spiritual development & practice, personal reflection practice, Yoga, power walking, dance hula hooping, attending art/museums openings, foreign films, fine dining, diversity events, modeling, and fine art photography appreciation. I am also pursuing my academic goals. In Dec. 2008 I completed a Bio Statistics class and in the future I'll be taking 3 prerequisites in psychology with the hopes of applying for grad school in 2010.

Things I like: Purple, Reeds Ginger Ale, Flowers, Ugly Betty (TV Show), PBS (Network), Contemporary Art, Fiber Based craft arts, glass art, old fashioned Tea Cakes, shopping for great food at Trader Joes, Yoga, meditation retreats, Dance Hula Hooping, and Short Bread Cookies.

My favorite Restaurants in the Bay: Destino, Bacar, COCO5OO, Jardiniere, Farallon, A-16, Boulevard, Globe, Zuni Cafe, XYZ, Zuppa, Yoshis at Jack London Square, Samovar Tea Lounge, Tangerine, and Absinthe.

I have a B.A. Degree in Art, advanced certificates in peer counseling, and web design. I have been exposed to many cultures, socioeconomic environments and have traveled to South America, Mexico, and the Caribbean. I enjoy traveling in a manner that allows me to connect with the people.