I am a traveler at heart. It started with National Geographics as a kid, and has spread into a few awesome trips over the past few years.

I'm a writter. Not maybe worthy of National Geographic, but worth a read. I already have a blog about the places I've been, and I update it twice a week, 

I am an environmentalist. I don't own a dryer anymore because I line dry all my clothes year round. I carpool, recycle practically everything, and only cool my house to 85 in the very humid Tennessee summer.

I was making plans to go to Antarctica next year, but wondering if I'd be able to do it due to cost, and then I stumbled upon this contest. This seems like a dream come true, a wish granted. I can feel my adrenaline going.

But I need your help. I'm the kind of person who only has 50 facebook friends. I don't have an extensive network to reach into, and I'm hoping you can help me out. I am always doing more and more to preserve our world, and to see it, because I love it so.  Please vote for me, and what's more, please spread the word to your friends and coworkers.

I would love the opportunity to share my experiences in Antarctica with all of you. I would love to see the wildlife and the landscapes of this remote land.