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I was an undergraduate at
The University of Connecticut where I majored in actuarial science.
I began my career as an actuary at Hartford Life Insurance Company in Simsbury, CT, where I worked for 6 years. I then worked at AXA Corporate Solutions for almost 5 years before returning to Hartford Life again in July 2003. In my spare time (of which there is precious little, particularly since Anna was born), I like to practice yoga, watch Star Trek and spend time with Anna and Kevin. I haven't skated in a long time, which is a shame since there are several rinks within 30 minutes of our home. Traveling has also become somewhat different since Anna has joined us. No European trips for a while! Originally when I began taking yoga classes, I thought yoga was a lot of touchy-feely hooey, but with the right type of yoga it can be exceptionally difficult! I practice Vinyasa, which is a type of Ashtanga Yoga. Ashtanga is a physically demanding style of yoga, incorporating a series of bold movements in which one posture flows into the next in quick sequence. The purpose of Ashtanga is to increase strength, stamina and flexibility. Check out these poses & see for yourself!!!   
As far as figure skating is concerned, I began as an adult with lessons at the ice rink at UConn while I was a student. I have been taking group and private lessons ever since. Yes, I can do some jumps (waltz, toe loop, loop, salchow, half flip, half lutz) and spins (my favorite is the sit spin). I even went to Lake Placid for a week during the summer of 2001 to "Adult Figure Skating Camp". It was great, and it made me want to do more. I finally tested for the first level of moves in the field (Pre-Preliminary) and freestyle (Adult Pre-Bronze) and I am happy to say that I passed both on December 12, 2001. As far as Star Trek is concerned, yes, I am a Trekkie! And not just any kind of Trekkie, (although I do put up with the crap both Enterprise & Voyager bring me just so I can stay involved in the Star Trek universe!) but specifically a Deep Space Nine fan! 
And I'm a metalhead! Some of my favorite bands include Alice in Chains, Tool, and KORN. But my favorite band of all is METALLICA(though their last CD did little to interest me.) Some of my other favorite links are:
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