One thing that becomes very apparent to me the older I get is what a good compartmentalizer I am. When I am working a lot, I get totally in that flow … thinking it’ll always be like that.  Then the show takes a month off, or maybe I’m not written in for a week, and it throws me.  I think “what will I do with all that free time?”

I’m initially anxious and discombobulated, but then I always have to have a conversation with myself. I start making a list in my head, start making plans. I plan to exercise everyday and get in shape with Cardio Barre class or a power walk with my friends. I often overbook myself, but having plans like that really changes my whole outlook on things because I know I will be up, out and productive. During those times, I often seek out and try new healthy recipes … hopefully ones that will be easy to replicate when I am busy again. Then, if you have followed me on Instagram, you know there is my garden. It is like a child or pet I “tend” to … it gives me purpose, creativity, wonder and so much happiness.