Welcome!

Hey everyone! My name is Rebecca, but most people call be Becca unless they hold a personal grudge(s) against me. I'm originally from Upstate NY where they make the best maple syrup and hike a lot of trails. I decided to go to an urban school because rural life became too mundane and slow-going.

I believe that this world is developing at an alarming rate, and I wanted to have front-row seating. I love Philadelphia in that it still holds small-town people and shops as well as harboring historical landmarks. It is a city with a very unique rhythm and the past two years here have been very enriching.

I'm currently a Junior at Temple University with an Advertising Research major. I am employed by Temple University's Institute for Survey Research and also am an active member of Temple Community Garden. Sustainable communities interest me, and I hope to use the skills learned in advertising to help spread the word about sustainable living. In my spare time, I enjoy the outdoors, photography, and cooking for my friends.

I also enjoy the company of 3 roommates, 2 of which have food allergies. I am a self-proclaimed vegetarian (meaning I won't totally disown meat) and cooking in the apartment is always a challenge. Visit my personal blog Crisis Control to learn more about cooking with allegories and health in mind.