What positive events have taken place in your life over the past year?

I think one of my favorite moments this year was our trip to Spain. I really enjoyed the tucked away mountain villages. How they weren’t very touristy & the people were kind.

Another moment I enjoyed was my 30th high school reunion, although we were a small group the attitude was festive & light. I was really nervous to attend but am glad I did.

Something else I’m very grateful for is that my editor came back to our project. Now, we can work together on my book. That I’m excited to write is nearly finished with the first edit.

Now, I’m looking forward to next year as my 50th birthday is in the new year!

Do you have a favorite place you have visited? Where is it?

It’s on the very tip of Portugal. A small fishing village trying to be a tourist spot. I loved it when we were there 6 years ago. It’s quaint & small. It’s also hard to get to. Another reason is why it’s so special.

My favorite part of the town was a laundry mat/ yoga studio/ breakfast place with the freshest fruit & acacia bowls.

We adored the place & how kind the staff was. We had it recommended at our hotel. My heart often goes back there when it’s cold & snowy outside. I think about the kind people in that small town on the Atlantic.

Are you more of a night or morning person?

I’m a morning person but after 7am. Before that I’m just a zombie. I’m more productive at the beginning of the day than at the end.

At night I’d like to watch TV & chill. So I like to do errands at the beginning of the day rather than at the end.

I’m happy getting up when it’s dark & I go to bed pretty much the same time every day. During the week I get up around 8am & go to bed around 11pm.

I like how productive I am at the beginning of the day, when I need to get stuff done I do it. By the end I just want to relax & not stress stuff.