+ I collect postcards from the places I visit — to recapture the memories I’ve created long after I returned home.  As it stands I’ve been to 40 countries in my time on this planet.  I’m deeply missing those long-haul, transatlantic flights from the pre-COVID era.  I can’t wait to put that passport to use when restrictions begin to ease.  My first stop?  Back to Australia to visit my best friend from college who is expecting her first child!

+ My corgi, Sherman, is the light and love of my life — because and in spite of her sassy attitude.  We’ve spent nine years together and I’m thankful for every one of them, even though my house is perpetually covered in corgi fur (worth it).

+ In 2016, I purchased my first home in the Highlands.  I am now a proud owner of a condo built in 1896.  I adore my weird little space, un-level floors and all, and recently renovated the kitchen.

+ I’m not ashamed to admit my undying endearment for the Fast and the Furious movie franchise.  HIT THE NOS!

+ I pull out the shoe box of letters and gifts I saved from my granddad often — to remember him and the lessons he imparted with each token of his love.  I feel his love here with me every day.

+ I taught high school French for five years, and despite having left the profession in 2014, I’ll always be a lifelong educator.

+ The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in California is one of my favorite places to explore — as a kid and as an adult.  If you’re friends with me, it’s highly likely I’ll try to drag you there at some point.  We’ll ride the Giant Dipper (the 5th oldest American roller coaster!) as many times as our stomachs can handle.

+ I am an avid-concertgoer and consider my favorite holiday of the year to be the opening day of summer concert season at Red Rocks.  Some of my favorite artists are Arty, Above + Beyond, ODESZA, Ilan Bluestone and Spencer Brown.  I’ll be at Ultra Music Festival and Coachella next spring — see you there?!

+ Denver has been home for me since 2009.  This city has two of the most important things to me: my friends and my business.  They’re what makes the Mile High City so magical.

+ Can’t wait to meet you and hear more about all that makes you rad!   -Ash