Born in the US. Married to a Swede and thus have lived more years in Sweden than in the States. Currently living in Belgium. I don't quite know what my nationality is anymore?! Before I got a curly coated retrievers I always studied dog breed books. Now curlies will always be my favorite breed. I have been a diabetic since I was 10. Diabetes and me - we are so mixed up together. Me and the D have become inseparable - for good and bad! I have a diabetes blog, and I talk alot about my curly, at chrissieinbelgium.blogspot.com Come by and visit! I love learning about all different countries and their people. Diversity is great.