A dear friend of mine, Jenny, died in 2018 unexpectedly. She would have celebrated her birthday on Christmas Day. As I reflect on 2018 I can’t help but think of her and how I can #livelikejenny.

My friend had a zest for life and she made a conscious choice to actively participate in it. She sought out opportunities to connect, engage and have fun. One such time was when I volunteered at the Chicago Marathon with her and my sister. We volunteered as part of the Expedia team even though none...