I have always been intrigued by weather and how the atmosphere works. The worse the weather conditions, the happier I was. As a result, my family and friends think I am a little crazy. However, if you are a true weather junkie, then you understand where I am coming from.
Weather is an entity that dictates our lives.
It is fun to watch and learn about, but it also needs to be respected. The summer before my senior year in High School, my dad's job was transferred to Oklahoma where my parents and younger sister still live. 3-inches of snow on the ground. I immediately knew that weather, especially severe thunderstorms were my future, and what better place to study them but in tornado alley. I studied meteorology and geosciences at the University of Oklahoma where I focused on severe weather.