Bonnie Huss

WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT BEING YOUR AGE?
Having freedom, quiet times, and being able to travel.

WHAT HARDSHIPS HAVE YOU ENDURED THAT YOU FEEL HAVE MADE YOU STRONGER?
Learning and growing throughout life, learning life lessons, overcoming younger traumatic events, and overcoming addictions.

WHAT DO YOU CONSIDER YOUR GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT?
My education, helping others, having strength and perseverance.

WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST EXTRAVAGANCE?
I love to travel, spend time with my sisters, give to others, going on short road trips to discover Kansas.

WHAT IS YOUR MOST TREASURED POSSESSION?
My health and ability to forgive and move forward.

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE THING YOU HAVE CHECKED OFF YOUR BUCKET LIST?
My travels and filling up my passport. I lived in Guam for 2 years, visited Japan, and went to China, where I walked the Great Wall. I learned scuba diving and swam with dolphins. Doing the photo shoot with professional makeup.  

WHAT IS YOUR IDEA OF PERFECT HAPPINESS?
Having good physical and mental health, appreciation, and gratitude for the present.

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE YOUR YOUNGER SELF?
Stay calm; things will work out. Have patience and faith.  Don’t sweat the small stuff.  Enjoy the little things in life.

DO YOU HAVE ANY WORDS OF WISDOM FOR YOUNGER WOMEN?
Embrace failure as a learning opportunity, follow your passion and purpose, be open to new experiences, prioritize self-care, be grateful, learn, and adapt.

WHAT IS A TRAIT YOU ARE MOST PROUD OF?
I’m hard working, I have tenacity, strength, and perseverance.

WHAT IS YOUR MOTTO OR FAVORITE QUOTE?
It’s not the years in your life but the life in your years.  Make the most of your time, pursue your passions, and create meaningful experiences that enrich your life.

Where you are, I have been; where I am, you will be.

WHAT DO YOU MOST VALUE IN YOUR FRIENDS?
I value trust in my friends.

HOW DID YOU CHANGE OVER THE YEARS?
I’m not as hard on myself, and I’m more calm.

IF YOU COULD CHANGE ONE THING ABOUT YOURSELF, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
Invest more, be kind.

WHAT DO YOU HOPE FOR THE FUTURE GENERATIONS?
Happiness, health, and peace of mind.  Be happy and kind; you never know what others are going through.

WHAT BRINGS YOU THE MOST JOY AT THIS AGE?
Being able to help, I love spending time with my grandson, traveling, and having wisdom and inner strength.

WHAT IS YOUR SUPERPOWER?
Wisdom: with age comes experience and knowledge, which can be a powerful asset. Having insights and making informed decisions to help guide others.

DO YOU LIKE BEING 40+?
Yes, I like having the knowledge and confidence that come with this age.

WHEN IN YOUR LIFE, SO FAR, HAVE YOU FELT MOST CONFIDENT, AND WHY?
Obtaining my education and being able to help others.

IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE TO ADD?
Everything you do is based on the choices you make.  It’s not your parents, your past, your job, the weather, or your age that is to blame.  You and only you are responsible for the choices you make.  Choose wisely, kindly and live your life.