What could you try for the first time?

I could try skydiving, but I really don’t see myself doing that LOL. I’d try parasailing though!

What principles define how you live?

• Treat people how you want to be treated (aka be respectful and kind).
• Be authentically you no matter what- that’s the only way to find your people.
• Laugh more, complain less. Sometimes it’s just better to look at a bad situation in a humorous light.
• Feel your feelings- do not keep shoving them away as they will come up eventually, or they will riddle you with dis-ease (disease).
• Lead with empathy and curiosity over judgement.

What have you been putting off doing? Why?

Opening my new juicer and using it LOL! I’ve never had one so although my friend says it is easy and there are very clear instructions, I still tend to psyche myself out and get intimidated. I’m hoping I can get myself to open it today or tomorrow.

When was the first time you really felt like a grown up (if ever)?

It’s such a weird thing to think about- feeling grown up. I was always the child who was praised by other adults for being so mature for my age and so smart, but that is because many times it felt as though I was the grown up at home. I did most of the chores (which I wanted an allowance and I was the only child), and I often tried to jump in and be the mediator for my parents fights.

I’d like to say it was when my husband and I got our first apartment that I felt grown up, but just being as we were still in the same building as my parents, it was still too close to home. When we bought our townhome I definitely felt like we had a bunch of adult paperwork to deal with and we also had to deal with a broker, realtor and those at the bank, so that was definitely a grown up experience for us.

Have I ever really felt like a grown up though? Or have I just done grown up things as an adult child- because it definitely still feels more like the latter. I mean we just spent our honeymoon at Harry Potter World in Universal Studios because we are still literal children in our hearts! Honestly, I enjoy that childlike joy and awe about the world, so maybe I will never really feel like a “grown up.”

If you had a million dollars to give away, who would you give it to?

If I had all of that money to give away, I would definitely want to help our families pay off any debts that are stressing them. With any leftover money it would be amazing if we could help local communities in poverty. I’d love to be able to provide somewhere for people to sleep/stay that can help them get cleaned up and have the confidence and resources to get back on their feet.

What details of your life could you pay more attention to?

A couple things popped in my head when I read this prompt:

My habits when I am feeling down/defeated vs. when I’m feeling happy/fulfilled.

When I start feeling worked up and bothered, actually sitting and going through how and why I feel that way.

How authentic I am with certain people and why I feel more comfortable with some people vs. others.

How certain foods make me feel, physically and mentally- and actually working to eat things that fuel a good mood.

What’s your #1 priority tomorrow?

Tomorrow the priority is GETTING OUR MARRIAGE LICENSE!!! We are headed to the airport this morning to head down to Florida, so tomorrow we have our appointment for the license and we’re going to head to the beach where we will be saying our “I do’s” in just three days!!!!

What’s the trait you value most about yourself?

Empathy.

Although it sometimes feels like a blessing and a curse, I have grown to love this part of me so much. I’ve been on medications when all of my emotions and sensitivities were taken away from me, and I absolutely hated it; I felt like a completely different person. Now that I’m more regulated and actively in therapy, I have learned better ways to use and embrace this gift.

List three jobs you’d consider pursuing if money didn’t matter.

Psychologist

Neuroscientist

Hygienist