Hi there! I'm Maria Louise AKA smileywoman, and I'm in the Renaissance of my life. I'm a wife, a mother, and a perpetual student of singing, dance, piano, and life in general. I also adore architecture and love the written word. Writings include songs, poems, and stories...with an idea for a book or two as well! I've learned that it's important to embrace ones inner child, and I hope I inspire you to embrace yours!