A lifelong Chicago resident, I am fascinated with every facet of city life. Employed as an urban planner, I am very fortunate to be able to pursue my interests on a day to day basis, examining the city and exploring various ways to improve the world around me. One of my lifelong dreams has always been to write a book, which I have finally done with "Memoirs of a Caddie: Life and Times of a Misguided Youth." The experience of completing my first book has left me with a renewed passion for writing, a passion that I hope to continue, drawing inspiration from the city that I call home.