DES MOINES, Iowa ( KCCI ) -- An Ogden woman who now lives in Des Moines is celebrating her 105th birthday and sharing stories from throughout her life and her routines that’s allowed her to live for more than a century.

Gladys Barrie turned 105 earlier this week. She says she starts every day with the most important meal: breakfast, which consists of toast with peanut butter and cheese and peanut butter and jam.

Enjoying her toast with coffee is a part of her routine. At 105 years old, Barrie said she’s busy in retirement.

“I worked until I was 79, and all of the things I saved to do in retirement are still up in my room,” Barrie said.

In the year ahead, Barrie hopes to read and see more of the world.

She also hopes to continue cheering on the Iowa State Cyclones.

In 2018, KCCI met

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