It’s exactly 2 yrs. to this day that I hopped on a plane to live and work in Seattle!

I moved to Seattle April of 2010, for an opportunity to work with Microsoft through an organization called Teleion Consulting, LLC.

As a Campaign Execution Manager with the organization, I over saw worldwide campaign deployments and billateral communications under Bing!

It was a great experience that enabled me to develop my management and international communications skills. I also learned html and how to use the integrated marketing tool ExactTarget.

During my time in Seattle I discovered some pretty amazing things that changed my life!

• Crossfit
• Travel Blogging Community
• Seattle Happy Hours
• The Great Outdoors

 –> Crossfit <–

Outside of work I discovered Crossfit!

CrossFit is a core strength and conditioning program. Crossfit has a phenomenal community of  well-rounded, hard working, charismatic people who have impacted me in ways I can’t explain through words! I started Crossfitting at Urban Crossfit and have crossfited all over California, Indiana, Hong Kong, and Thailand.

–> Travel Blog Community<–

In Seattle I discovered a group of people that shared my love and passion for travel!

Travel organizations I am involved with in Seattle are Travel Massive Seattle, Seattle Happy Hour Group, MeetPlanGo, & Tripping.

 –> Happy Hours <–

Best Seattle Happy Hour Spots!

 - Jai Thai (Capitol Hill)

- One Million Unmarked Bills (Fremont)

-Wann-Izakaya (Belltown)

–>Outdoors <–

Living in Seattle I developed an appreciation for sunshine and good weather

Any chance I had to be out doors I took it! I ran, biked, hiked, and enjoyed boat rides, kayaking, and sailing on the waters of Lake Union, Lake Washington and the Pudget Sound.

Great outdoor places to enjoy in Seattle are:

• Golden Gardens
• Discovery Park
• Arboretum
• Kerry Park
• Gas Works 

 I’m so thankful for Seattle and the people and experiences that have changed me in ways I never thought possible!

In the words of Seneca, “Travel and change of place, impart new vigor to the mind” – my experience in Seattle was more than just a new vigor, it changed how I will live my life moving forward!