It's a very powerful sport: gives me the satisfaction of well done workout. I don't like when my physical abilities are an obstacle - carrying a table or a computer shouldn't slow me down, it's great to be able to do all the things by myself.

When things do slow down Muscle & Fitness subscription keeps me going, even though fancy incline this, decline that don't do miracles.

Growing anything green is good. If the greenery gives me flowers some day it's an extra bonus. Planter and pots are everywhere at our place: at the entrance doors, in the garden, on the floor, on the window sills - pretty much everywhere.

It's fascinating to see all the unusual sea creatures - there is always something new. In a way it gives you adrenaline boost at times as you don't know what you are going to encounter. Watch the video of octopus riding my husband on youtube.

I love anything alive and moving, especially if it has a bit of fur and enjoys cuddles.

Here's our American Crested guinea pig boar. His name is Oscar :

A live owl and I:

A Madagascar hissing cockroach and I. Well, this one is an exception - he doesn't enjoy cuddles and isn't soft or furry in any way, but is still fun: