Travels
We love to travel! After living in many cities, we’ve made friends from all over the world who invites us to visit them. So far, we’ve been to Albania, Argentina, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Egypt, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, the UK, and have driven across the US 4 times. We love to explore new places and look forward to more adventures with a child.
About Kristina (by Kristina)
My Work
I wake up every morning excited to work! As an artist and writer with an arts non-profit organization, I’m so lucky to be able to think creatively every day. I collaborate with and host visiting artists and poets, which is so incredible. I’m also the boss, so I set my own hours and can be very flexible with my work as a mom.
My Passions
Besides being creative, I love to take hikes with Alan, read books, travel, study and speak foreign languages, cook family meals, create community projects, and spend time with our precious kitties. I also love to dance with Alan at home or out with my friends.
Why I Love Kristina (by Alan)
Kristina has a deep passion for life and the greatest capacity for love. She can find beauty in every moment, and it is really exciting to be around her. She believes that anything is possible and has remarkable sparkle, intelligence, energy, and creativity. Being around her makes you feel like you are dancing.
More Things I Love About Kristina (by Alan)
>She can converse in Spanish & French (and some Korean, Arabic, and Italian)
>She can make anything taste yummy.
>She has given talks all over the world.
>She has shown her art internationally.
About Alan (by Alan)
My Work
I’m lucky to have my dream job as a professional map maker. Since I was a kid I was always excited about maps and would spend hours drawing fictional landscapes of my backyard. Now I get to make maps all day with a computer. Map-making is a mixture of art and science, and I enjoy figuring out how to make each project tell a unique story.
My Passions
I love to ride my bike, go running, or take walks with Kristina in nature or in the city. Travel is also a passion, and I never get tired of seeing new places. At home, I’m teaching myself how to play guitar and piano. I love learning new things (like I could read Wikipedia for hours!) and I enjoy solving puzzles. I look forward to sharing that curiosity with our future child.
Why I Love Alan (by Kristina)
Before I met Alan, I made a wish that my partner would be the kindest person I’d ever know and then *poof* Alan fulfilled that wish! Besides being very kind, he’s also gentle, extremely intelligent, patient, and sensitive. I wake up each morning so thankful to have him by my side, cheering me on.
More Things I Love About Alan (by Kristina)
>He can draw anything from memory.
>He is loved by all kids and animals.
>He is quiet but sometimes very silly.
>He has been on CNN & other news.