I grew up in North Salt Lake, Taylorsville, and South Jordan, Utah. I lived in Kenya as an LDS missionary from 1999 to 2001. I participated in three field studies in India as an undergraduate anthropology student, during the summers of 2003, 2005, and 2007. I now live in Provo, Utah; it seems, sometimes, that I've been here a very, very long time. There are times when you really need to know what it is you are living for. For me this includes time spent with my amazing family and friends, late-night walks and long naps, and a hope of great things in the near future.