MARY FARLEY

WHERE IT ALL BEGAN: Coronado, California (Yes, I was born right here in the old Coronado Hospital!). Raised in McLean, Virginia, outside of Washington, DC.

THE BEST ADVICE I EVER RECEIVED: Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can. ~Arthur Ashe

WHEN I'M NOT AT CFC, YOU CAN FIND ME: Walking 200+ lbs. of dogs! (French Mastiff, Daisy, and a rescue Doberman mix, Reggie).

MY FAVORITE BOOK: Too many to list! I’ll say A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving. If you haven’t read it, do it now!

MY HIDDEN TALENT: I can talk to anyone, and I can burp the alphabet!

MY FAVORITE PLACE IN SD: Dog Beach in Coronado, my hands-down favorite!

MY FAVORITE SONG AT THE MOMENT: Holy, yes, I have the Beiber fever.

YOU'LL NEVER CATCH ME WITHOUT: Probably my Patagonia crossbody bag…small, compact, and holds everything I need. It’s not fancy. It’s purposeful, adjustable, and strong—like me!