I am a mom, a writer, a sometime photographer, a new runner, and a food truck fanatic. I love to cook, though I don’t do it nearly as often as I used to. I am an advocate for mental health issues because my two older daughters struggle with severe illnesses, and I am the head swim cheerleader for my youngest daughter, which has led me to a position as an admin official. I love sports – Dodgers, Chicago Bears and swimming. And I am committed to running at least one marathon in 2012.