In life, when stuff happens the instinct is to close off your heart. By leaving your heart open, it leaves room for someone else to come in.

I spend my afternoons painting and working on my Open Hearts jewelry line for Kay Jewelers. I designed an image of a heart that isn't completely closed. My mom always told me to live with an open heart - when life gets tough, you should go out and help someone else.

Trust your own instinct. Your mistakes might as well be your own, instead of someone else's.

Martial Law.

It is amazing I was able to have them at my age and it's another incredible blessing that they are healthy. They have made my life complete.

Live each day the fullest you can, not guaranteeing there'll be a tomorrow, not dwelling endlessly on yesterday.