45 for 45

I am now officially in my mid-40s. Yikes! This was a tougher pill to swallow than turning any other number to date. That said, I have had quite a ride and am so grateful for all of my experience, which most people could only dream of.

Over the past year, I have been doing a lot of work to be the best version of myself I can be. There has been a lot of introspection, perspective, and looking at my life holistically to see what’s working and what’s not. I blame TBM for this…if you know you know. As I continued on my quest to be my most authentic version of myself, I thought it would be fun to list out some random things about me. The more personal stuff stays tucked inside my nearest and dearest, but this was a fun exercise for me.

Here goes…

1. I was born in Portland and lived there until I was 12.

2. Jackson Hole is where I call home.

3. I love to read and host a book club called @thegoods_bookclub.

4. My favorite colors are yellow and olive green.

5. I am the middle child with an older sister and a younger brother.

6. I moved to Santa Barbara in December 1999.

7. I am an introvert ( but really…I am! )

8. I don’t like my feet.

9. I love to travel.

10. If I could jump on a plane today I would go to Margaret River, SA.

11. I believe in past lives.

12. I don’t think it’s ever too late to reinvent yourself.

13. I love being creative.

14. I have a really bad temper at times.

15. I love to garden even if everything dies.

16. My favorite exercise class is Pilates.

17. I love long walks while listening to podcasts or audiobooks.

18. I love learning from successful women.

19. I am very into wellness at the moment.

20. I have two dogs and two cats.

21. I got married 6 months after I started dating Rob.

22. I want to live abroad with my family.

23. I love hosting retreats and connecting with women.

24. My favorite band is Coldplay.

25. I am a homebody.

26. My first car was a 1977 army-green Volvo.

27. I used to figure skate in high school.

28. I hate grocery shopping.

29. I love hiking and being outside.

30. 80’s music is my jam.

31. 3 of my favorite books are The Great Alone, The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart, and The Island of Missing Trees.

32. Nature is my medicine.

33. My favorite holiday is the 4th of July.

34. I have a degree in Communications and Creative Writing.

35. I would love to be a travel writer one day.

36. I haven’t colored my hair in 14 years.

37. I am a recovering people pleaser.

38. I have only broken 1 bone and it was when I was 3.

39. I am a mother to an incredible little boy.

40. I can’t leave the house if my bed isn’t made.

41. I love hot weather and can only do proper winter for a week.

42. My favorite place in the Summer is Wyoming.

43. I have a very strong work ethic.

44. I love having flowers all over my house.

45. I am grateful every day for the life I have.

Here we go 45, let’s do this!