10: Are you more worried about doing things right, or doing the right things?

- I guess I worry more about doing the right things - more important for me than the other one.

12: If you could offer a newborn child only one piece of advice, what would it be?

- You only have one life - make the best out of it and enjoy it!

13: Would you break the law to save a loved one?

- Yes! Specially if it is for one of my children!

Have you ever seen insanity where you later saw creativity?
- No - unfortunately not! Or does the Alien thread count? Then yes ;-)

14. What’s something you know you do differently than most people?

- hold the broom - I do it the opposite way than most other people... (and no, not with the stick to the floor ;-) )

15. How come the things that make you happy don’t make everyone happy?

- because it sometimes means that I go away from my family for a few days to enjoy my hobby - and they miss me?

16: What one thing have you not done that you really want to do? What’s holding you back?

- I have an old jacket in my cupboard and still hope it will fit me again one day...

17. Are you holding onto something you need to let go of?

- no I don't think so.

18: If you had to move to a state or country besides the one you currently live in, where would you move and why?

- I'd love to move to Ravenna - I miss the seaside in Switzerland! And I know the place down there so well I know I would feel good there.

19. Do you push the elevator button more than once? Do you really believe it makes the elevator faster?

- No I don't I worked for Schindler's so I know! But I did before...

20. Would you rather be a worried genius or a joyful simpleton?

- I think I'd like to be a joyful genius... Not possible? Well, then I think I would prefer the joy to worries!

21: Why are you, you?

- That's what my life made of me so far!

22: Have you been the kind of friend you want as a friend?

- to some people yes! BUt not to all...

23: Which is worse, when a good friend moves away, or losing touch with a good friend who lives right near you?

- the second one - the one who moves away I can still have contact and stay friends.

24. What are you most grateful for?

- for the love of my husband and children

25. Would you rather lose all of your old memories, or never be able to make new ones?

- Can I write my meories down before I forget them? If not both possibilities are NOT suitable for me!

26: Is is possible to know the truth without challenging it first?

- only sometimes...

27: Has your greatest fear ever come true?

- Yes, I lost my Mum in a very young age :-(

28. Do you remember that time 5 years ago when you were extremely upset? Does it really matter now?

- No it doesn't because I can't remember ;-)

29: What is your happiest childhood memory? What makes it so special?

- My times in Rüti with my Grandparents - they just loved me without questioning anything or wanting something.

30. At what time in your recent past have you felt most passionate and alive?
If not now, then when?

- I guess it is now - I feel like I am in the middle of life, I have my biggest dream come true and I am young enough to enjoy it and old enough to know I should enjoy it now!

31: If you haven’t achieved it yet, what do you have to lose?

- I achieved it!

32: Have you ever been with someone, said nothing, and walked away feeling like you just had the best conversation ever?

- Yes, with my sister who is also my best friend!

33: Why do religions that support love cause so many wars?

- Because humans often do not understand how love works in a big surrounding!

34. Is it possible to know, without a doubt, what is good and what is evil?

- In some situations for sure - in others it can be really difficult!

35. If you just won a million dollars, would you quit your job?

- No, one million is not enough, but I would ask Rolf to reduce his Job!

36. Would you rather have less work to do, or more work you actually enjoy doing?

- more work I actaually enjoy!

37. Do you feel like you’ve lived this day a hundred times before?

- no not at all - for me every day is an adventure!

38. When was the last time you marched into the dark with only the soft glow of an idea you strongly believed in?

- Did I ever do that?

39. If you knew that everyone you know was going to die tomorrow, who would you visit today?

- I would stay with my husband, children and my sister who lives next door!

40. Would you be willing to reduce your life expectancy by 10 years to become extremely attractive or famous?

- no!

41. What is the difference between being alive and truly living?

- We are all alive if we want or not but truely living is when we say yes to our life and try to make the best of it and not only wait and see what will happen.

42: When is it time to stop calculating risk and rewards, and just go ahead and do what you know is right?

- I did this when I got a family.

43. If we learn from our mistakes, why are we always so afraid to make a mistake?

- Because we do not like the blame!

44. What would you do differently if you knew nobody would judge you?

- I wouldn't shave my legs... I hate that! It is a waste of time.

45: When was the last time you noticed the sound of your own breathing?

- Now!

46: What do you love? Have any of your recent actions openly expressed this love?

- I love to write and think - so I guess answering this questions would be the answer!

47. In 5 years from now, will you remember what you did yesterday? What about the day before that? Or the day before that?

- The day before that yes, because it was Sarah's birthday. But the rest, no!

48. Decisions are being made right now. The question is: Are you making them for yourself, or are you letting others make them for you?

- I usually make my decisions myself - I prefer to be my boss!

1: How old would you be if you didn’t know how old you are?
- 31

2: Which is worse, failing or never trying?
- never trying - I prefer to fail, at least I can say I tried!

3: If life is so short, why do we do so many things we don’t like and like so many things we don’t do?
- because we are humans and crazy!

4: When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you’ve done?
- I fear so...

5: What is the one thing you’d most like to change about the world?
- difficult question, I have to think about it a while...

6: If happiness was the national currency, what kind of work would make you rich?
- being a Mom!

7: Are you doing what you believe in, or are you settling for what you are doing?
- I guess mostly I do what I believe in - but I have to settle with a lot of things because it makes life for me and my family easier.

8: If the average human life span was 40 years, how would you live your life differently?
- Work less, and do more of what I would really like to do. Like getting the chuldren with twenty and make a world trip with my loved ones by train, boat and car!

9: To what degree have you actually controlled the course your life has taken?
- I do not believe one can controll life, it is more like an adventure with a lot of surprises. I can only make some decisions and see what is happening.

10: Are you more worried about doing things right, or doing the right things?
-

11: You’re having lunch with three people you respect and admire. They all start criticizing a close friend of yours, not knowing she is your friend. The criticism is distasteful and unjustified. What do you do?
- I hope I have the courage to stand up for my friend and proove the others how wrong they are and convince them to give her / him another chance!

12: If you could offer a newborn child only one piece of advice, what would it be?

Would you break the law to save a loved one?

Have you ever seen insanity where you later saw creativity?

What’s something you know you do differently than most people?

How come the things that make you happy don’t make everyone happy?

What one thing have you not done that you really want to do? What’s holding you back?

Are you holding onto something you need to let go of?
If you had to move to a state or country besides the one you currently live in, where would you move and why?
Do you push the elevator button more than once? Do you really believe it makes the elevator faster?
Would you rather be a worried genius or a joyful simpleton?
Why are you, you?
Have you been the kind of friend you want as a friend?
Which is worse, when a good friend moves away, or losing touch with a good friend who lives right near you?
What are you most grateful for?
Would you rather lose all of your old memories, or never be able to make new ones?
Is is possible to know the truth without challenging it first?
Has your greatest fear ever come true?
Do you remember that time 5 years ago when you were extremely upset? Does it really matter now?
What is your happiest childhood memory? What makes it so special?
At what time in your recent past have you felt most passionate and alive?
If not now, then when?
If you haven’t achieved it yet, what do you have to lose?
Have you ever been with someone, said nothing, and walked away feeling like you just had the best conversation ever?
Why do religions that support love cause so many wars?
Is it possible to know, without a doubt, what is good and what is evil?
If you just won a million dollars, would you quit your job?
Would you rather have less work to do, or more work you actually enjoy doing?
Do you feel like you’ve lived this day a hundred times before?
When was the last time you marched into the dark with only the soft glow of an idea you strongly believed in?
If you knew that everyone you know was going to die tomorrow, who would you visit today?
Would you be willing to reduce your life expectancy by 10 years to become extremely attractive or famous?
What is the difference between being alive and truly living?
When is it time to stop calculating risk and rewards, and just go ahead and do what you know is right?
If we learn from our mistakes, why are we always so afraid to make a mistake?
What would you do differently if you knew nobody would judge you?
When was the last time you noticed the sound of your own breathing?
What do you love? Have any of your recent actions openly expressed this love?
In 5 years from now, will you remember what you did yesterday? What about the day before that? Or the day before that?
Decisions are being made right now. The question is: Are you making them for yourself, or are you letting others make them for you?