Laura J. Carlson

Mostly the confidence that comes with being comfortable in your own skin! Fully knowing who I am and loving that including my flaws, while continuing to work on them. I'm a nerd in normal people's clothes, and I actually love that now, but I used to be very self-conscious about it. I'm very much an optimist with a realistic outlook on life. Happiness is a choice, while you can't avoid life's tragedies, it's how you choose to move forward that defines you. That wisdom only comes as you age.

I keep physically active, continuously work on improving myself, and invest in my favorite hobbies of cooking, traveling, and spending time with my loved ones. I love focusing on my family, friends, and career and enhancing my relationships in all aspects of my life. I'm able to enjoy my career remotely while also traveling to visit my friends and family who live coast to coast as well as a couple in Europe. I love learning trying new experiences and enjoying all that life has to offer.

I would use a portion to spend time w/ my niece (6yo) and nephews (4yo and 2yo) as well as other loved ones, make some investments for my future, and donate to St. Jude's who helped my friend and her eldest daughter when she was born with cancer and is now a survivor! Plus, I'll donate to Susan G. Komen Foundation in honor of my mother, who's also a survivor!