50 over 50 Project ~ Chapter Three ~ Julia

 WHAT IS YOUR OCCUPATION? I’m retired, but there are constantly projects on the go, things to read, etc. I was a professional violinist followed by a time as a food historian, demonstrating historic food to the public.

HOW OLD ARE YOU – AND WHAT IS THE BEST THING ABOUT BEING YOUR AGE? I’m 70, and I guess the best part is being responsible to myself and my five dogs.

WHAT HARDSHIPS HAVE YOU ENDURED THAT YOU FEEL HAVE MADE YOU FEEL STRONGER? I think there aren’t many I’ve missed some days. Every challenge we face makes us stronger.

WHAT DO YOU CONSIDER IS YOUR GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT? Aside from my children, the symphony I founded 37 years ago for young students, which is still thriving, growing and is now under the auspices of a fabulous American symphony.

WHAT IS YOUR IDEA OF PERFECT HAPPINESS? Being able to feel ,see,and hear the beauty surrounding me

WHAT IS YOUR MOST TREASURED POSSESSION? Health

WHAT WAS YOUR GREATEST EXTRAVAGANCE? Carribean cruse on the queen mary 2

WHAT IS THE ONE THING YOU WOULD CHANGE ABOUT YOURSELF? I’d ditch perfectionism.

WHAT IS A TRAIT YOU ARE MOST PROUD OF? I persevere, and I shine in crisis.

WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST FEAR? Losing those I love

WHAT DO YOU MOST VALUE IN YOUR FRIENDS? Honesty

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE YOUR YOUNGER SELF? Appreciate yourself. You are everything you are meant to be.

WHAT IS YOUR MOTTO OR FAVOURITE QUOTE? If you don’t ask you don’t get.

AND FINALLY…..HOW DID YOU FEEL AFTER YOUR 50 OVER 50 BOUDOIR SHOOT? Fabulous , once again. Beautiful, and sexy.