Susan Portnoy

"[For] six years, I juggled a freelance career and a growing passion for photography–I always loved travel. By 2018 I was miserable; I no longer enjoyed the work that had fueled me most of my adult life. My profession had been my cornerstone, and seemingly all of a sudden, I hated it."

"Since then, while it’s scary to begin a new life after 40, I’m much happier, and I’ve had some incredible experiences, and there’s more to come. Is it easy? Hell no. But I’m going to keep plugging away."

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"It was perfect but pricey, so I held off. Two days later, after the bag haunted my dreams (You know how that is, right?) I bought it and have used it religiously for years."

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