Carol Kingston Jankowski

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HerStory: Carol Kingston Jankowski, 53, of Pembroke, who is a librarian and jewelry designer.

PRIDE AND JOY: I am supremely proud of my two children, both college graduates, and best of friends. The most joyful part of my life is spent with my delightful 18-month-old grandson Calvin. He is curious, joyful, loving, affectionate and always "in the moment." I am also very proud of my very recent foray into jewelry making.

PERFECT DAY: My perfect day would begin with a great novel, a volume of poetry, my iPod and a beach chair at Long Beach in Plymouth on a hot sunny summer day. After a few hours swimming and sunbathing, I would pick Calvin up and we would walk to a playground and through downtown Plymouth, stopping for lunch. After a few fun hours with him, I'd take a yoga class. When hunger strikes, I'd meet up with friends for Thai food and then head home to my studio to tinker with beads and buttons. Throw in a live music event, and the day is transformed from almost perfect to sublime.

LOOKING FORWARD: I am looking forward to continuing my career as head of circulation and events coordinator at the Duxbury Library. It is extremely gratifying. My vision includes being a more involved grandmother, making more jewelry, traveling the world and teaching yoga on cruise boats. I have also set my intention upon meeting a partner and falling in love again.

PASS IT ON: What I hope to leave behind, and it's not unique, is the notion that love is everything. It begins with paying close attention to and developing a trust in your own divinity, spirit, voice and passions. Fill your well first, so that you have something of value to share. I'm still learning to heed my own advice.

Nominate someone you know for 24/7 of HerStory. This originally appeared inWOMYnZONE, a section for women published in the Patriot Ledger and The Enterprise.