4. What life advice would you like to pass along?
I think that diet is very important and has a lot to do with your immune system. It’s also very important to spend time with family. It’s important to have a sharp mind
and body, so I read a lot of books.
5. What moments in your life are you most proud of?
I started dancing at 52 years old and haven’t stopped since. I even entered and won my first dance competition and love to dance ALL of the Latin dances, my favorite is the
Samba.
6. What do you remember most about your grandparents? What were they like?
My family lived in the countryside of Hawaii. My grandmother on my mothers’ side lived to be 103 years old!
7. What is your magic potion for staying healthy? What would you attribute your longevity to?
I don’t eat fried foods, I make my own bread and I always eat some fruit with breakfast. Getting good sleep is important too, I go
to bed around 8pm and I wake up early around 5am.
8. If you could go back in time to be any age again, what would it be and why?
I loved being 30-60 years old because it was still easy to get up and be active. I could do the things I wanted to do, I was capable.
9. Who influenced you the most?
My older sister and I have a very close relationship and still talk often. She is 93 years old! She is the older sister and still bosses me around, but I boss her right back.
10. What are the most rewarding things about getting older?
I’m grateful that at my age I still have my health, I can care for myself, I do all of my own cooking and cleaning. I am still mobile, I can run my own errands, etc.
Most people don’t believe me when I tell them that I am almost 91 years old because I can still do a lot for myself.