She spent much of her early years actively involved in tennis, volleyball, hiking and cycling, and has retained a lifelong interest in general fitness and an active lifestyle. Previously, she delved into automobile restoration, particularly sixties Mercedes-Benz with the peak experience completion of a 1967 230SL roadster. Now an avid gardener, she currently is trying her hand at rural farming! When the opportunity presents, she enjoys camping with friends, reading, listening to music and creative contemplation aboard her John Deere tractor!