ABOUT MICHELLE

Age: 21

Hometown: Albuquerque (The ABQ, The 505, 'Burque, or my personal favorite: Albuquirky)

Zodiac sign: Virgo

Nicknames: Duh (But only from my brothers!)

Interests: Writing, reading, photography, comedy, oddities and curiosities

Likes: Smoothies, green chile (not together), Conan O'Brien, the Southwest, (both the region and the airline), road trips, going to concerts and singing along at the top of my lungs, ALIENS.

Pet peeves: I don't like the way a sponge looks and feels. Does that count?

Color of choice: Dark purple.

Personal hero: My mother.

Favorite cartoon: Rango.

Favorite movie: Dumb and Dumber.

Favorite travel destinations: Anywhere that's along Route 66.

Favorite sport: What's a sport?

Favorite quote: "Knowledge is limited, but imagination encircles the world" —Albert Einstein.

Secret addiction: Reading people's blogs and Twitters.

When I grow up: I want to act like a kid again.

Meet Michelle Peterson

Hi, I'm Michelle, your Young & Free New Mexico Spokesperson! I'm the voice of the 25-and-under crowd in New Mexico!

 

WHY YOUNG & FREE?

The real question is why not? Young & Free is all about being real, authentic and living freely. It is a way to get involved, something that is new and exciting. Innovation is how Young & Free was born, and innovation, creation and motivation are what keep it going. It makes life exciting on those cold winter mornings. Young & Free means getting involved, being creative and having a place to connect. It is by the people, for the people. Get aboard it, get involved in it, believe in it. I did.