Hi my name's Karen. I am from Washington state which is still the best place to live. Arizona is just too hot! i've been here for about 6 years now and am currently working for an optical company and love my job! i plan to go back to school and get on my way to becoming an optometrist. i love photography and am taking pictures as often as i can. the other addiction i have found i have is tattoos. i currently have two and am working on my third. i don't like having what everyone else has. i beleive in originality! don't copy, make ur own! i totally love turtles!! i think they are the coolest animal out there. i have a turtle, his name is Speedo and he is so awesome!! I'm on here thanks to my friend Michelle (she's awesome, check her out).want to meet some new people and keep in touch with friends.