I hope to learn new things until the day I die...And then I will learn more on the other side. I am interested in taking pictures that help us see the small things in our everyday life. The best gifts we can give ourselves and others are memories. I treasure pictures of my ancestors, my extended family, and times with friends. Photography will help me slow down and smell the flowers. As a researcher, photography will help illuminate social settings and the complex interactions in our everyday lives.