Boxing gloves:  Facing an opponent in the ring teaches focus, relaxation, and mastery of fear.

Benjamin Franklin: The self-styled archetype of American entrepreneurship and ingenuity.

Pot of Succulents: It’s more beautiful to stay green and live in harmony with one’s local environment and seasons (French concept: terroir). Please ignore the fact that this one is made of plastic.

Dunhill cufflinks: Elegance. Also an old James Bond product placement which successfully manipulated my consumer behavior, in part by being more affordable than an Aston Martin.

Jump rope: Jumping around in one place, expending great effort, all while trying to keep one’s balance: this is running a small company. The trips and tangles will decrease with practice, but never completely go away.

Avocado: Because healthy should always be tasty.

Half-marathon medal: Live to run, run to live.

Espresso cup: Caffeine is the fuel that helps capitalism’s servants keep pulling at the oars. Balzac felt it fueled inspiration. Must always be served strong, with a saucer and small spoon.

Speed square: Hands-on, precise, tried-and-true: get it done.

Raiders shirt: Just Win, Baby!

Walking shoes: Walking provides me with peace and I love being in nature.

Cross: I am blessed!

Family: My family provides me unconditional love and support. They are my life line.

Dog collar: My fur babies are the cutest fur babies on the planet.

Wine glass: I just want to drink wine and pet my dogs.

Brave New World: I read this book in high school and it changed my life. Reminds me that some rules are made to be broken.

Thor magnet: Remember the movie ‘Adventures in Babysitting’? Yup, that’s when I fell in love with Thor.

Star Wars Half Marathon: Who wants to run a half marathon in a Star Wars costume? This girl!

Daenery’s Targaryen Pop!: Taking fandom to a new ‘tiny’ level.

UCSB: It’s where I grew up and found myself! And, I found the love of my life there too – 22 years and counting.

Wine stopper: Go Pack Go!

Key chain: Everyone should love words that start with ‘K’

Ko Samui: My brother’s family lives in Thailand and it reminds me of home.

Stark Stein: I enjoy the occasional craft beer while watching my favorite show!

Helmet: I like adrenaline rushes! At one point, I was learning how to ride.

Photo of dogs: My dos, I just love them!

Kickball Jersey: I’ve been in a kickball league with my close friends for over 5 years.

Book: When I’m not looking for a rush, I like to relax and read.

Coffee Cup: This is a two for one – coffee and traveling, two things I enjoy.

Headphones: Because music is my life. It sets my everyday mood.

Viking hat: It’s tough being a Vikings fan but it’s my home team.

Heels: I have a bad shoe addiction!