How are you creative?

I feel most creative when I’m writing & reading. By writing I feel that my creativity is pushed. I am old school so I write on paper & not on a laptop. I feel that it’s important to write by hand & my creativity comes out more & my thoughts flow more freely.

By using paper & several different journals I feel that I can write my most personal feelings in one & observations about those things around me that inspire. I feel that by using several journals I can find my creative side even if I think I have writers block.

I’m a compartmentalized creative meaning I put aside time when I feel I’m the most inspired. Sometimes it’s in the morning, sometimes it’s in the afternoon. I even use my blog as a way of being inspired.

When are you most happy?

For me volunteering is in my blood & I get the most back when I volunteer. Making a difference in someone’s life just by being present with them is important.

In our world full of materialistic ideas & constant attention. I feel happiest when I volunteer. By giving back to the community I live in.

I like making a difference & by giving my time, I do. There are plenty of ways to give back just contact your local Red Cross or an organization that interests you, you can give back.

By being a volunteer I’m willing to give my time & thoughts to others & that makes a difference. It also makes me very happy!

Describe a man who has positively impacted your life.

The first woman that influenced my life was Gloria Steinam who came to my high school when I was a sophmore. She spoke to us with this soothing yet firm voice that we could do anything we set our minds to.

Another woman that influenced me even earlier was Sally Ride, the first NASA astronaut. I admired that she’d shattered the class ceiling at NASA. One of my first papers was on her in grade school.

Someone else that I admired growing up was my sweet & kind orchestra teacher. Who truly cared for us as students. She was stoic but tough & made me an excellent cello player.

I currently admire women that are strong enough to be independent even in a relationship. That works hard so all women can have it better. I currently volunteer with an all women’s organization helping people with early on set dementia.

Who is a WOman that inspires you?