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Kelley Diekman
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Kelley been obsessed with travel and adventure since she was a kid, when her parents started taking her on trips around the country every summer.
Kelley finished her college career with a summer term in Cuba. Shortly after, she moved to Hawaii for a year to try out the beach lifestyle. She traveled to South Africa to be a part of an underwater expedition that was searching for possible sites where prehistoric man may have resided. Her most recent adventure took her on a two week tour of Poland by herself.
Some of her hobbies include SCUBA diving, biking, kayaking, camping, hiking, riding my motorcycle, boating, and traveling.
Kelley graduated from the University of St. Thomas with a double major in Environmental Science and Spanish. She now works in the family business, sells real estate part time, and is a freelance writer in between.
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Interview
What books have most influenced your life?
I enjoy books that give me a glimpse into lives that are nothing like mine. I like it when I finish a book and feel like I have learned something.
Who are your favorite music artists?
Big Head Todd & the Monsters, Jack Johnson, Dave Matthews Band, Smashing Pumpkins, Tori Amos, Coldplay, Counting Crows, Imogen Heap, Lenny Kravitz, Madonna
What are your favorite websites and why?
StumbleUpon.com, because I always find interesting websites that I wouldn't normally come across.
Where else can people find you on the web?
http://www.examiner.com/x-2980-Minneapolis-Animal-Rights-Examiner
What are your professional highlights?
* Writing about animal rights for Examiner.com.
* Participating in an underwater expedition in South Africa.
What advice do you have for the journey of life?
Life is short, be sure to make the most of it.
What are you most passionate about in life?
My family, friends, pets, and experiencing as much as I can.
What ticks you off?
When people are close minded. Negativity.
Any thoughts or ideas on living a greener life?
I graduated with a degree in Environmental Science, so I've been interested in living a green life for a long time. I think everyone can make small and easy changes in their lives that decrease their impact on the environment, and even save them a little money.
What would people be surprised to know about you?
* I've been by myself for most of my travels abroad.
* I have a tiny crush on Chef Gordon Ramsey.
Philosophy
Try everything at least once, because you never know where that experience will lead. It makes life so much more fun and interesting when you are always experiencing new things and learning about yourself in the process.
More than once, I've forced myself to try things I wasn't sure about and they ended up changing my life in fantastic and unexpected ways.
Another thing I try to do in my daily life is maintain a positive attitude.
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