Hey guys! My name is Maria Isabella but I go by Marisa! I’m Colombian. I did my undergrad at Florida State University on Criminal Justice and Psychology (double major). I feel like my dream job would be something related to forensic psychology but right now I’m doing my Masters degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. I will try to pursue forensics at some point. Halloween is my all-time favorite holiday (after Christmas of course) so I’m super excited to experience it in Salem. Looking forward to meeting everyone!!
1. I was born in Guatemala, grew up in Colombia, did all my High School in Panama (the country), started my undergrad there too, did my last 2 years in Florida, worked in Georgia for 1 year, and now I’m in Massachusetts. - I guess you could say I move around a lot. 2. Before deciding to move to Mass, I had never even visited. Made a blind decision to move but I am confident it was the right one. 3. I vowed to never own a red car because it is my mom’s favorite color and I refused to please her. Fast forward a few of years - I own a red car now. 4. Might be a little controversial but I abhor pickles. 5. I know how to skateboard. 6. About 2 years ago I had an accident on a skateboard and got bruised pretty bad so I’ve been scared to get back to it. 7. Some might say that I am an above average beer pong player. (willing to prove it to whoever dares question me) 8. I also want to say I am an above average volleyball player. 9. I love watching basketball. Have been following the NBA for about 4 years now. SO excited to be in CELTICS land!! However, my team is the Milwaukee Bucks. 10. I am the proud mother of a beautiful 6-year-old Boston Terrier. Her name is Bella. 11. Cold weather and I don’t get along very well, if at all. I’ve lived in hot weather countries more than half of my life so I’m not used to being cold. I know everyone will see me struggle during wintertime. 12. I have never seen snow. I’m really excited for this winter! 13. I have naturally long and curled eyelashes. 14. I love to dance. Been dancing hip-hip/afro/dancehall for about 6+ years now. I’m Colombian! I guess it’s in my blood!! 15. It’s been almost 3 years since I started weightlifting. I love every aspect of it. 16. I still struggle at eating veggies. 17. I have never been an artistically talented person. I love to see art though! 18. I am very close to my family. Not only my parents and brother but also my grandparents, and uncles/aunts. I miss them every day. 19. I am allergic to all NSAIDs medications - Pretty much every over the counter pain killer/anti-inflammatory medicine that is not Tylenol. 20. I am a BIG movie/tv-show fan. I feel like watching tv is all I do on my free time. Please recommend good things to watch! I will send some of my favs back too. 21. My favorite color is burgundy. 22. I like to think I’m a good cook. 23. For the past few months I’ve been volunteering in a cat animal shelter. 24. Pineapple is my favorite fruit. 25. On a scale of 1-10 on the cleaning freak scale I’m on a solid 7.5.