The little quirks . . .

Most people call me Mel which is short for Melissa. I’m a fairly private person, especially online. Years of experience on the net (and being stalked numerous times) taught me a lesson or two there. I live in the northeastern part of the US and have an assortment of hobbies.
Much of my past time on the net revolved around freeform, text-based role-play, also know as RPG. I created and played a variety of characters, everything from a deaf old man to a unique immortal warrior. I do not participate to the extent I once did in online RPG, but my imagination is still filled with images inspired by my past and present experiences, some of which are reflected in my artwork.

I rode horses for about 14 years, skied and traveled all around the country. My favorite city is Vancouver, B. C. and my favorite in the states is Washington, D. C. I love to read, though I do not have a lot of time for it. I love food, and I cook a great deal. I am, without a doubt, happiest in the woods. There is something about the forest that makes me feel as if I have come home after a long journey. It might be my roots, since I am half Irish on my father’s side, with a healthy dose of Native American tossed in from my mother’s side.

Other than what I have listed here, I’m rather ordinary I suppose. Well no, not ordinary, just a very private person.