How would you describe yourself?
I have a positive uplifting personality. I enjoy riding my bike, swimming, hiking and being with friends and family. I LOVE to travel and take ghost tours.
What is your biggest accomplishment?
I have recently written a book about Haunted Baraboo. I have also run my tour business for the past 10 years. In the winter I am high school teacher. In 2020 I received the Teacher of the Year award. It was such an honor to be chosen.
Have you read any good books?
Yes. Haunted Baraboo of course. I am currently reading My Life is a circus.
Who is your personal hero?
I love Michele Obama.
Do you have a life philosophy that you live by?
I always put a smile on my face. ( I have stage 4 cancer and try not give this disease attention, instead I focus on the positives in my life and just keep going and planning my life.)
What do you like most about yourself?
I am easy to talk to and I give AWESOME tours.
If you could change the world, what would you change?
No war or cancer.
What do you think is the meaning of life?
To make as many positive connections as we can.
Do you prefer working alone, or do you like working with others?
I like to work with a group and alone.
What’s something that no one would guess about you?
Looking at me and talking to me no one would know I have stage 4 cancer.
What is your deepest belief about life?
I love life and my family and friends.
If you could wake up anywhere tomorrow, where would it be?
Bali. I would love to spend time there.
If you could be doing anything, anywhere right now, what and where would it be?
I would go to a beach and ride a book to relax.
What’s the one thing you wish you could have a do-over for?
To travel more.
How do you work on yourself?
I spend a lot of time doing self care. Yoga, meditation, sauna.
What’s one thing you’ve had to overcome in your life?
Cancer. When I was initially diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. I layed on my floor and cried for days. Then I got myself up, went for a 2nd opinion and found doctors that I could work with. They are awesome and optimistic.
How do you handle being in a bad mood?
I go for a walk or do yoga
Who is the most important person in your life?
My friend Karen.
What did you learn about yourself from any of your previous relationships?
I am a great person to be around.
What is your favorite music?
I like Rock music.
If you weren’t here running your business or doing the work you do, what would you be doing instead?
I would be traveling.
How has this pandemic affected YOU or YOUR BUSINESS here in the Driftless?
It was a slow year in 2020. I tried to do virtual tours, but weren’t successful
What is your favorite season in the Driftless & why?
Summer. I love to swim in Devils Lake
What are some of your favorite places to go for fun here in the Driftless?
Devils Lake , Lake Wisconsin, Wisconsin River.
What are some of your favorite (non commercial) places to eat here in the Driftless?
Driftless Glen.
Are you a Cat or Dog person?
Cat
Are you an Early Bird or Late Owl?
Early Bird
If given the opportunity, would you go to outerspace?
Yes
What color socks are you currently wearing?
blue
What skill or instrument would you like to learn or play?
drums
What was your very first job?
Dishwasher
How / where did you meet your best friend?
Dropping our kids off for daycare.
What does your dream vacation look like?
Tropical beach
If you could learn another language, what would that be?
Spanish
I Would Rather …
Live in a tree house
By: Shelley Mordini – Baraboo Tours
