When you are laboring for others let it be with the same zeal as if it were for yourself.

Confucius, 551B.C.

 I am not native to Steamboat Springs. I was born and raised in Bulgaria (Eastern Europe) in a family with vary scarce resources but plenty of love. Upon my graduation of the University of Economics, Varna where I majored in Marketing and Management, I ceased the extraordinary opportunity that my life had offered me and I left for my dream country: the USA. So, in May 2000, I arrived in New York City filled with enthusiasm, enchanted by the large skyscrapers and with a $100 bill in my pocket. However, I had brought with me everything I needed. My past had taught me diligence in my work; my present had offered me the opportunity to follow my dreams.

 A year later, in May 2001 I followed a friend to Steamboat Springs, and I immediately fell in love with the friendly community and the magical beauty of the Yampa Valley. The famous curse: (Once a person visits the valley, he or she will forever be enchanted and compelled to return) got me, but for me it was not a "curse", but a place to call home.

 My whole life I have been working in the customer service and sales industry using my marketing and management knowledge from the University and building upon it from my everyday experience. I have learned how to identify people's needs, and how to offer them the best of every situation. My life has taught me not to stray away form work, but to grasp every opportunity. My pay is my clients' smile and for this beaming award I would do anything. Working and playing in the amazing Yampa Valley has been a privilege of mine.

 One of my favorite moments is being on the top of the mountain on a powder day, looking down at the untouched virgin snow shining with a challenge and waiting to be conquered. On a day like that I understand how lucky I am to be here.

 Would you like to join me?