I've been many things in my life: sailor, bike mechanic, server, film student, and now content and copywriter with social media thrown in as well. While writing and the research that goes along with it are my passion, I find social media fascinating in it's role connecting people with the things they love. I'm constantly growing my skills and that currently includes taking classes through Mediabistro.com.When I'm not writing you can find me in the wilderness, treading down the trail on my two feet or the two wheels of my mountain bike. At the top of the mountain I'll be sipping a cup of coffee pondering the amazing world in front of me.My adventures in writing can be found at derekpettie.contently.com