Change makes you think.........

"Let us not be content to wait and see what will happen, but give us the determination to make the right things happen." ~ Peter Marshall

"If you find yourself in a situation in which you feel limited, you are in the wrong situation. Change it." ~ S.M.

"Don't drown yourself in the "shoulda, coulda, woulda's"....take charge of your life, rather than make excuses." ~ me

Change is something I am familiar with. Growing up, I was used to moving around all over Michigan. Packing and unpacking was a skill I had developed at an early age. I changed schools more times than I can count. From Detroit to Alma and everywhere (it appeared) in between. I have dreamed of living somewhere warm(er) my whole life. I've always wanted to explore the world around me - not just live in it. I am jealous of my siblings. They have lived in different cities and states, learned new things, tried new foods, and experienced different lifestyles and cultures. Me, I have been a midwest girl my entire life - almost 29 years. 

 Through all my moves over the years, from grade school to college and to Indiana, I have learned that life is full of opportunities and risks, and usually they go hand-in-hand. 

As I near the end of my Masters program, I am constantly asked "what's next?" Hmmmm....not sure, but I'm hoping for something exciting and new. I have a long list of things I want to do in my life, but I can't settle for just "hoping" things will happen. "Seeing what happens" is not in the cards for me. Opportunities don't (always) just land in your lap. Life is about chasing your dreams and achieving them.