What’s one habit that has improved your life the most?

At the same time every night. Also, I was on some heavy duty sleeping pills I weaned myself off of. I cut down on screen time an hour before bed & put the phone on do not disturb.

I’ve cut down on eating sweets before I go to bed. I also try to spend as much time outdoors as I can. Although I still have health issues it helps.

Also, I’ve been sober now for 3 years & I don’t miss the headaches or the dehydration the day after. I had to stop due to a heart issue & the medication I’m taking. It’s one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.

I function better cognitively & feel more able to get stuff done when I go to bed at the same time every night.

Since we live in Norway I’ve cut down on my hotdog consumption, I hardly eat them anymore. If I get hungry & am on the way home, I wait until I get home & then I have protein & fiber for lunch.

What’s a piece of media (book, movie, song) that changed how you see the world?

I read it at the tail end of the 1990’s & it shifted my perspective. It’s a book about being into genders & loving them equally. But as someone who’s trans. I really enjoyed the book & thought it was one of the best I’ve read.

Although I’m straight I’ve always had friends that march to a different drum. I was invited to a gender group years ago now. I found it fascinating that you can wake up one day & not feel that you’re in the right body.

In college I had friends from all walks of life. It broadened my view & taught me that not everything is what it seems on the surface. Much like the book Middlesex.

Which languages do you speak and how did that impact your life?

I speak 3 languages, although 2 are similar but not necessarily the same. I learned to switch languages to a dime when I was younger. It’s something I still do.

It impacted my life in the way that I always have an accent no matter what language I speak. Sometimes I get asked where I’m from but not that often.

Having the ability to speak multiple languages has helped me. I understand some other languages such as some German & Icelandic.

Being back & living in Europe I’m not so unique anymore. But when I lived state side I was exotic & unique.

Something I sometimes miss.