I'm from Washington DC and currently live in Salt Lake City, UT. I think chess is the best game ever invented! My dad taught me how to play when I was 4 and from there my 4 other siblings and I would play each other. I This is a great app and I usually play from my android cell or ipod, so I'm unable to see the messages and comments. I prefer not to chat while playing blitz games anyway.
I also enjoy PS3, Black Ops, Mortal Kombat, Scrabble, Words With Friends, Scramble, Ping Pong, and Billiards.
My passion is music. I sing classical, jazz, musical theater, and contemporary styles; but am focusing on pop/latin/r&b. I also play the piano and write my own songs. You can hear my music here: www.reverbnation.com/VanessaBodmer
I also love animals. I have 4 beautiful cats and also rescue animals and foster strays.
Feel free to invite me to a game if you would like to play. I'm sticking to playing people with a rating near mine for now. =-)