I'd like to go to Africa, away from water, away from what's normal for us. When you put yourself in those places your life looks so far away. It makes a big impact.

Family and the natural surroundings played a big role in shaping my values.

In some ways, I'm relieved that I didn't have a son.

Work travel for me, which is - I hate to say it - more enjoyable now that I have kids.

Have a short memory and a lot of forgiveness. Especially us girls who don't forget a thing. Move on.

That isn't to say that Hawaii's better. On the mainland, everyone seems to be trying to get somewhere. Kids are taught to shoot for the moon, to believe in their ability to do anything, to follow their passions. In Hawaii, you're stuck in the middle of the Pacific, and it can be difficult to see how you're going to follow your passion from there.

Volleyball anchored me at a time in my life when I needed it. It gave me a reason for being this big, big girl.