I do feel like I've gotten younger as I've aged.
I never wanted to retire. I wanted to kind of shift my work pattern so I could stay fresh and invigorated, and use the experience that I had gained in 30 years, but in a slightly different direction.
I'm re-energized by being around people who mean a lot to me.
The remarks about my reaching the age of Social Security and coming to the end of the road, they jolted me. And that was good. Because I sure as hell had no intention of just sitting around for the rest of my life. So I'd whip out the paints and really go to it.
After a good training camp, pushing myself, learning new things, I always feel confident coming back to New Zealand.
'Fresh Eyes' was my own little discovery of having been in a relationship for a while and realizing that my favorite part of it is being surprised.
Every time I went out there I performed the best that I could and it was time to step back and clear my mind.
The breaks you take from work pay you back manifold when you return because you come back with a fresher mind and newer thinking. Some of your best ideas come when you're on vacation.
The thing about inspiration is that it takes your mind off everything else.
I'll take a look and get a second wind because so many little children are running around at my side.
