Dawn Marez

What do you love about being over 40?

Feeling more carefree; extra confident and seemingly no longer care what others think. Finally figuring out who I am as a person and what I want out of life. Prioritizing self care(which is a must now as I've always put myself last). Setting future goals & trying to live a more healthier lifestyle. Everyday feeling more in love and in tune with being a Grandma to my now 3yr old granddaughter with future plans to visit her more often, do lots of fun stuff together, spending more quality time.

How do you stay fabulous?

By embracing my age and loving myself more(both inside and out), accepting my physical flaws and learning to love my body at age 43. Continuing to work on myself- both mentally and physically. Building more confidence and appreciating all the little things in life. Finding new interests and hobbies to enjoy and making new friends.

What would you do with the $40,000?

Would give my kids a little money to help out with their living expenses, purchase a newer vehicle because mine is now almost 20 yrs old. I would love to take some of my close family on a nice vacation because it seems this year has been pretty tough on most of us. Would also donate some to a Suicide Awareness organization because my father recently took his own life and it's been hard trying to cope with his unexpected death. I would then put the remainder in a savings account.