Some things I can’t live without:

Long walks: give me an hour and a half to myself and I’ll walk five miles. Partly because I don’t like sitting still for too long, and partly because I enjoy the chance to think, be active, and get outside.

Phone calls with my mom: I can’t count the number of times I’ve called my mom just to vent, complain, and then hang up. But I also can’t count the number of times I’ve called her and worked my problems out in one phone call. I think both are important.

Baking cookies: I love love love trying new recipes and flavors. It’s rewarding to have a tangible result of my effort. Also, they taste amazing.