Intro Post #2 - Brief Bio

I have been the program manager of Princeton in Beijing (PIB), a study abroad program, since the beginning of 2003. I am solely responsible for the preparation and management of this competitive institutional program, including office administration, marketing, finance, and sales.

Now for the fun stuff. Here are 10 things about me:

1) I share my birthday with Ringo Starr.
2) I was named after Melody, the drum-playing Pussycat. Coincidentally, I also play the drums.
3) I am a huge LOTR fan. Love the movies too. I've probably read the books about a dozen times each.
4) My maltese puppy, Snowie was named after Snowy, the dog in The Adventures of Tin Tin, my favorite comic.
5) I tried to learn how to ride a motorcyle twice and failed. I kept losing my balance, probably because I don't really know how to ride a regular bike.
6) The first concert I went to was Nirvana's In Utero show at Roseland, NYC in 1993. It was my first experience in a mosh pit.
7) In college, I pledged a sorority during my sophomore year. The sorority was kicked off campus a semester later for allegedly hazing its new members.
8) I enjoy learning foreign languages; I am conversational in Spanish, French, Mandarin and Cantonese.
9) Beer is my drink of choice. I especially enjoy Belgian style brews.
10) I love to travel. Next to New York City, Paris is the best city in the world.