Elena > Recent Status Updates

Keep an open mind - she remembers the things she said yes to more than the nos. Try new things. They might be true life conveniences.

Take care of something everyday - I thought this meant to check one thing off your To Do each day but it actually referred to spending a little time each day on another living thing

Have a gin & tonic - make time for regular visits with old friends; they are most important
Don’t leave empty handed - if you’re going there anyway, what else can you accomplish?

I’m surprised that I continue reading as I don’t like the characters and don’t even appreciate the odd cat-and-mouse seeming thoughts of Simone and the grad student. For someone so talented and attractive , Simone is strangely insecure.