Of course I'm totally biased, but I think my mom is an amazing educator. She continues to work tirelessly for the kids in her classes, year after year - despite the innumerable obstacles she faces. She is a huge inspiration to me.

My mom is my best friend and always offers me great perspective and reminds me to be compassionate to myself in moments when I feel low.

I read that when cats are cuddling and kneading you, and you think it's cute, they're really just checking your vitals for weak spots.

I'm always preparing for a regular life.

Singing in front of people. It's like having your heart beat outside of you.

No matter what is going on around or within you, everything at some point must change. It's harder to accept when things are great - and a source of strength when change is what you need. Either way, it reminds me to try my best to be fully present in every moment.

Ive always loved the power of stories to transport me to another world, to imagine extraordinary possibilities, to experience things I may not have access to in my regular life - like being a superhero! Also, I would always put on shows for my family and the neighbors; I guess I was an actor before I even knew it.