Optimism and joy in life. Having fun every day. Seeing the good in people.

Doing what I love: hiking, weightlifting and running. Cooking healthy food and baking bread. Reading. Laughing with friends.

As a volunteer college mentor, helping low income, minority students write essays for college entry and scholarship applications. It thrills me to send these kids to college.

My bladder.

Depends on the day. Dark and rainy days can be a motivator to lie and think. Where I live there is always something going on and calling my name. Also, I have a routine and the motivation often comes after getting out of bed.

If I don't go to work, I'll lose the roof over my head, that's enough motivation for me.