The Making of Kim
Kim’s life begins in this small, New England state on the coast.
Rhode Island
Kim and Mark were among the original owners of San Elijo Hills when they moved here in this year.
2002
Kim holds dual citizenship with this European country
Portugal
Kim shared a meal of this food with an inmate in jail.
Pizza
Kim is currently part of this many book clubs — and yes, she actually reads the books for all of them.
Two
This person in the room has known Kim for more than 35 years!
Nicole Apostolakos
Kim and Mark share their home with this loyal four-legged companion
Ponto
Kim traveled to these two states for the birth of Sierra and Kyndra
Texas and Colorado
Unlike most, Kim overcame her fears and did this high altitude activity
Skydiving
Before every pickleball game, Kim must do this before starting to play
Go Potty!
Before becoming a wife, Kim had this last name.
Bolton
Kim and Mark have been married for this many years
24 years!!
Kim and Mark honeymooned in these two island destinations in the South Pacific.
Figi and New Zealand
Kim has completed the Susan B. Komen Breast Cancer walks this many times
Two
In 2024, Kim learned to play this tile-based game in Scripps Ranch with friends
Mahjong
Kim earned her Master’s degree at this Southern California university
USD
Kim and Mark first met during a tournament for this sport, filled with lots of bumps and spikes.
Volleyball
In 2025 alone, Kim visited these three countries.
Mexico, Australia and Portugal
During a country-wide power outage in Portugal, Kim slept in this unlikely place
House of a stranger she met on the street
This mild but very Kim-approved exclamation is her most-used “cuss word” on the pickleball court.
Geesh
Kim learned to drive in this car affectionately named for an insect
VW Bug
With views of Mission Bay, this Pacific Beach hotel hosted Kim and Mark’s wedding reception
Catamaran
The farthest Kim has traveled from home took her to this Southeast Asian country
Thailand
Back in her early days, Kim earned this playful nickname thanks to her habit of kissing boys on nights out
Kissing Bandit
Despite working in accounting, Kim these two licenses for home-buying–related professions
Broker and Real Estate