My First Post

My full name is Shanta Manjita Dickey Bisch. Shanta means "peace" and Manjita means "one who wins your heart." My hometown is Columbus, MT. I was born in Kathmandu, Nepal. Both my younger sister and I were adopted. She was born in Punjab, India. My parents are Sally Bisch and James Dickey. My parents met playing tennis in Bangladesh. My mom worked for the World Health Organization and my dad was a Livestock Production Consultant and a Realtor. My dad has 5 other kids, 2 of which are adopted as well. So I have 5 other siblings, 2 sisters and 3 brothers.I lived in New Delhi, India for 9 years and then moved to Columbus, MT. I have 4 horses, 2 dogs, and 6 cats :)

I have been to every continent other than Antarctica. I love fishing, hiking, biking, camping, swimming, cheerleading, soccer, softball, hanging out with friends, going to movies, going to Griz games, trying new foods, singing, participating in Relay for Life, boating, tubing, traveling, rocking out to music, playing guitar hero/rockband, and skiing.

I live in Missoula, MT now where I am attending the University of Montana. I am a sophomore this year at the University and I am majoring in Elementary Education. I can't decide if I want to do my concentration area in Music or Math. I love it here and love living with my friends off campus.

I have 5 best friends, Cassie, Wendy, Tabby, Kayla and Tia. I will have been dating my boyfriend for 5 years this March. I work at a day care center in Missoula, MT called Prince of Peace Day Care, which I love!! I love working with kids so I know that Elementary Education is the right path for me.