"We work so hard for something that is so fleeting. The feeling of winning-it just doesn't last that long. When I sit back at the end of the year and reflect on things, I have a deep sense of gratitude, but it just doesn't satisfy."
Whenever I'm tired, I go to the beach or stay on a neighboring island to recharge for a couple of days. When I was living in St. Petersburg, life often felt complicated and stressful.