Getting Started

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Hello all!

Thank you for viewing my blog page. I look forward to our endeavors together.

What you should know about me:
-I am an infectious disease pharmacist and I absolutely LOVE my job! I feel like I get to provide a great service to my community.
-I am a Latter-Day Saint! Don't worry, there are many misconceptions about us. I hope I can show you how "normal" we are. ;)
-I am an outdoorswoman.
-I am always up for a challenge.
-I am an auntie to two divine children named Adeline and Brooks.

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