Welcome to my new site, For the Love of Lists, and thank you for visiting.  I’m looking forward to writing about a variety of topics that will help you engineer your life, all of which can be found in the category menu above.  If you’re a fan of lists as much as I am (and the Internet is full of them, so you probably are), then read on!5 Facts You Should Know About Me:

1. I love to write lists and collect information: to brainstorm, to find a next step, or even just to kill time.
2. I am an aerospace engineer: by nature I am a space & STEM advocate, I love to solve problems and improve efficiency, and I strive for continuous learning.
3. I love to read: I have a library of more than 1,500 books at my disposal, and if given the time I’d try to read every one of them.
4. I work to keep myself inspired: quotes, pictures, role models, challenges, and anything to remind me of my goals in life.
5. I am still figuring things out: as a recent college graduate and a new wife, I am at the start of my adult life.  What you see here is me learning as I go.

So why lists?  For me, lists are how I’ve always processed information.  Rather than telling you about all of the scientific reasons you’re designed to love lists, I suggest you check out these two articles that explain it wonderfully:

1. A List of Reasons Why Our Brains Love Lists (The New Yorker)
2. 10 Reasons Why We Love Making Lists (NPR)

Once again, thank you for visiting.  My goal is to help you optimize and enhance your life, as I work alongside to engineer mine.  I hope to post at least once a week (more when time allows).  Subscribe to the email list to stay up to date on any new additions.  Happy listing! Jessica