The Journey Begins at Home

Hi Friends!

Since I am not the fanciest with technology, I know my blog is going to be pretty basic when it comes to design and layout, BUT I know I will not disappoint you with my upcoming adventures. So, for those of you who are living vicariously through me or just wanting to check up on me every once in a while and see how it is in Oz- WELCOME to My Blog.

As some of you know and others are just becoming aware- I will be leaving to live in Australia on January 5th, 2012 and arriving in Brisbane the afternoon of January 7th. I still think its a Short Flight for a Dream to Come True (working abroad in Australia)! How long I will stay- that is unknown. I have secured a job for a solid 6 months in which I will be assisting w/ insurance claims for the unfortunate New Zealand Earthquake. So, not only will I get to see & experience a new culture/ country, but I get to help and comfort people who REALLY need it. (Sometimes people are just looking for someone to listen, which is key to remember when working w/ people on a daily basis- even if they seem irate, we don't always know what they are ACTUALLY going through.)

I am feeling so excited and blessed! Cannot believe a dream of mine is actually Coming True!!! What I have already learned is if I really, really want something- its mine for the taking. Sometimes we just have to create our own opportunities and not be afraid to take a risk. Fear holds tooooo many people back; I see it on a daily basis. What is the worst that will happen once I'm there? I don't love it- Well Okay, then I come back after 6 months- which is a blink in one;s lifetime, but at least I tried something new. My guess, however, is I am going to fall in love. I only hear positive things about how outgoing the people are, which believe me, with how outgoing and comforting they are already are without me even there is insanely awesome. I could not be more grateful for their help and kindness- makes me look even more forward to be around them!

As some of you know, I am not a super emotional person and sometimes I'm hard to read. I am generally positive and always looking to do something fun w/ my friends. We live once and I WANT to LIVE. BUT, I will MISS my Family, Friends, and Coworkers- I most definitely have the Best! Thank you for all of your support!