As a scientist I learned how to connect seemingly unrelated details and investigate thoroughly. The hospitality industry taught me how to connect with people of all backgrounds. As an outdoor marine science teacher I thrived on the moment when a kid connects what they have learned in class to what they physically experience in the field. I never thought that my years as a Naturalist Guide and Custom Trip Planner in Southern Baja could have prepared me to be a good realtor, but both require you to prepare for the trip, know the desired results from the client, be knowledgeable of my products, have contingency plans, foresee possible hazards, communicate clearly and always keep the best interests of the clients, their safety, and happiness paramount.