It was easy to run around barefoot in oblivion in Costa Rica. But once I gave birth to my child, I didnt want to be oblivious to the obvious.

I learned a lot about working with children, and about myself, and it reinforced my decision to pursue a career in teaching.

I'm not surfing much anymore, but I love hiking and gardening, and I'm always wearing a hat and sunblock.

I have stacks and stacks of journals. I'll change the names if I ever decide to publish them.

My favorite hotel is the Villa Alilla in Bali. The setting is pure bliss, overlooking the ocean of Uluwatu; the eye line makes you feel as if you're floating on top of the ocean.

I can't remember the last time I was bored.

It was easy to run around barefoot in oblivion in Costa Rica. But once I gave birth to my child, I didnt want to be oblivious to the obvious.