Wowza! It has been 14 weeks since I have posted in this wonderful blogging world AND so much has changed. I have changed, my outlook has evolved, my excitement for the future has grown exponentially, and my worldly aspirations have wildly increased. Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years have all come and gone. My travels to Chile have come and gone, I have attended my third and final residency, and I have gained a beautiful new niece.

Life has been so generous to me. I am grateful beyond measure. My family, friends, colleagues, mentor, and instructors have been instrumental in my personal and professional growth. To you all, I THANK YOU!

I dream BIG. Therefore I have BIG goals. Life is more of an adventure than ever before I have signed a lifelong contract. 2015 expects to be the biggest ever. In six short months, I will be celebrating my biggest undertaking yet-my doctorate. Many opportunities will be open for me and I am preparing myself and considering so many options.

On this doctorate journey, I have grown far beyond I would have ever thought. While, I am still walking the DBA journey I cannot help but think about the new friends and colleagues I have gained. I can fondly say I have friends in so many locations around the country and a few very special ones around the world. I have traveled to the furthest place I have ever traveled and have realized my impact can be global. What a transition from two short years ago when I thought my stretch was likely to MN and the Midwest.

My travel intentions and a grand curiosity have been ignited. I am currently in consideration for my celebratory trip this Fall and am excited at such possibilities. I plan to one-day travel to such locales as Dubai, Bora Bora, Fiji, Bali, Italy, Nepal, Argentina, Peru, and the Dominican Republic among so many others.

Until then, my intention is to LIVE LIFE BIG!