Who Am I?
I'm named after my Jewish grandmother + Puerto Rican grandmother:
Hannah Ruth
My last name is a combination of my maiden last name + my wife's family's last name.
Adalance
I bring ancient traditions and diverse experiences,
transforming it into a new future as I contribute to the world's unfolding story.
I love productivity in all forms, while balancing it with both ordinary and extraordinary delight.
Come discover a balanced life with me!
Hannah Ruth
My last name is a combination of my maiden last name + my wife's family's last name.
Adalance
I bring ancient traditions and diverse experiences,
transforming it into a new future as I contribute to the world's unfolding story.
I love productivity in all forms, while balancing it with both ordinary and extraordinary delight.
Come discover a balanced life with me!
I'm married to Janet. We are millennials, first-time home owners, and mamas to our pets (Chester, our golden boy; Peppermint, sweet cat; and Storm, terribly mischievous kitten).
Janet & I met in 2015, bought our first home in 2017, married in 2018, and grew our first container garden during the 2020 pandemic. Although 2020 was devastating, good things also bloomed. It was a time of transformation, examining what's important to us and charting new paths.
A little bit about me, Hannah:
I was born in Platteville, Wisconsin, thousands of miles away from any relatives but my immediate family. My mom and dad, well adjusted Midwesterners now, come from opposite sides of the country and moved to Wisconsin for a job opportunity. I grew up on sixty acres in the country, with horses, chickens, ducks, goats, and a few sweet cats and dog.
I'm an aspiring Certified Public Accountant (CPA), novelist (I've written two first drafts), and spoken word artist (poet).
I'm Ashkenazi Jewish on my dad's size, and Puerto Rican & Mexican on my Mom's side. Mostly though, I'm just learning about what being Hannah means, diving into all elements of my heritage and my future. I'm queer, a woman in a male-dominated industry, and a non-traditional student finishing my accounting degree. I recently started working at the fifth largest public accounting firm in the US, and can't wait to grow my future. This summer (2022), I'm studying for (and hopefully passing) three out of the four sections of the CPA exam (REG, FAR, & AUD).
I'll need the best systems of productivity, with delight woven throughout the fabric of my weeks, to plant seeds and nurture a successful future.
A little bit about my love, Janet:
Janet was born in the mountains of Boulder. Her family has deep roots in Wisconsin, while adventure took her parents far from the familiar. Janet was raised for a time on a llama farm, and has experienced remote mountain town living. Her family moved back to Wisconsin when she was a Sophomore in high school, the long trek to see grandparents transformed to frequent family dinners. Her grandparents Swiss and Norwegian heritage help her feel rooted and connected to the area; the family farm her grandfather spent so many years cherishing became part of Yellowstone Lake for all to enjoy.
In her twenties, Janet moved to Platteville. There, she met a really cute, awkward girl that wouldn't stop talking about tiny houses on their first date. For some reason, Janet decided to stick around and see what else this strange girl might say.
Janet is an IT - Networking Administrator, loves the the world of Wisconsin bars, craft beers, and darts. She co-founded Darts n Parts, a small retail spot specializing in darts.
A little bit about Chester, the best boy ever:
This wouldn't be complete without mentioning Chester, the best (cutest, sweetest) golden retriever in the entire Universe. Definitely not biased, you'd just have to meet him ;). He probably wants to be your best friend, and is wondering when you're going to pet him. If you ever happen to meet him, and he whines loudly like he's in pain, it's just because he's so darn excited to be meeting you.
He loves treats, walks, and hanging out.
Janet & I met in 2015, bought our first home in 2017, married in 2018, and grew our first container garden during the 2020 pandemic. Although 2020 was devastating, good things also bloomed. It was a time of transformation, examining what's important to us and charting new paths.
A little bit about me, Hannah:
I was born in Platteville, Wisconsin, thousands of miles away from any relatives but my immediate family. My mom and dad, well adjusted Midwesterners now, come from opposite sides of the country and moved to Wisconsin for a job opportunity. I grew up on sixty acres in the country, with horses, chickens, ducks, goats, and a few sweet cats and dog.
I'm an aspiring Certified Public Accountant (CPA), novelist (I've written two first drafts), and spoken word artist (poet).
I'm Ashkenazi Jewish on my dad's size, and Puerto Rican & Mexican on my Mom's side. Mostly though, I'm just learning about what being Hannah means, diving into all elements of my heritage and my future. I'm queer, a woman in a male-dominated industry, and a non-traditional student finishing my accounting degree. I recently started working at the fifth largest public accounting firm in the US, and can't wait to grow my future. This summer (2022), I'm studying for (and hopefully passing) three out of the four sections of the CPA exam (REG, FAR, & AUD).
I'll need the best systems of productivity, with delight woven throughout the fabric of my weeks, to plant seeds and nurture a successful future.
A little bit about my love, Janet:
Janet was born in the mountains of Boulder. Her family has deep roots in Wisconsin, while adventure took her parents far from the familiar. Janet was raised for a time on a llama farm, and has experienced remote mountain town living. Her family moved back to Wisconsin when she was a Sophomore in high school, the long trek to see grandparents transformed to frequent family dinners. Her grandparents Swiss and Norwegian heritage help her feel rooted and connected to the area; the family farm her grandfather spent so many years cherishing became part of Yellowstone Lake for all to enjoy.
In her twenties, Janet moved to Platteville. There, she met a really cute, awkward girl that wouldn't stop talking about tiny houses on their first date. For some reason, Janet decided to stick around and see what else this strange girl might say.
Janet is an IT - Networking Administrator, loves the the world of Wisconsin bars, craft beers, and darts. She co-founded Darts n Parts, a small retail spot specializing in darts.
A little bit about Chester, the best boy ever:
This wouldn't be complete without mentioning Chester, the best (cutest, sweetest) golden retriever in the entire Universe. Definitely not biased, you'd just have to meet him ;). He probably wants to be your best friend, and is wondering when you're going to pet him. If you ever happen to meet him, and he whines loudly like he's in pain, it's just because he's so darn excited to be meeting you.
He loves treats, walks, and hanging out.
