Being from a rather nomadic family, Chandra Ryan loves to travel and meet people. But she’s found that sometimes, like when you’re stuck in a Midwestern blizzard, you have to make do. Fortunately for her and her loving family, who don’t like seeing her suffer from cabin fever, she’s found creating new people and places equally as fascinating. Also, you’re a lot less likely to spill your hot chocolate that way.

You can e-mail Chandra at chandra@chandraryan.com or follow her on twitter at twitter.com/chandraryan.