farewell 2010

So another year comes to a close.
I'm working today, which is quite a disruption to my normal reflection routine... but I couldn't dare let the year escape without some type of summary.

It's been a BIG year. The beginning of the year brought a strong dose of hardship, first with my boyfriend getting fired from the same company that I work for (for an event in which I had been present), followed by the death of my beloved grandmother (she was really all had for family).

Fortunately, that's not where the story ends. I completed my first full marathon this year. My greeting card company is off to a hopeful start. I've sold them at several locations, and I'm getting ready to launch a website and host an etsy shop - look for that spring of 2011! The biggest surprise of all is my upcoming trip to the Philippines! I've spent my whole life dreaming of travel, and the day is here! I leave January 23 for a month of traveling! More to come!!

Happy New Year to all!

upcoming adventure: Expedition Blue Planet

Alexandra Cousteau is coming to Raleigh as part of Expedition Blue Planet and I have the privilege of attending a Benefit fundraiser to learn more about the critical water issues across the U.S.
At first this news was a bit overwhelming and intimidating. What do I know about water? The Neuse River? Alexandra Cousteau? The legendary Jacques Costeau? Blue Legacy?
But what an amazing opportunity to learn! To discover! To find out and explore!

I began doing some googling today - and came across some interesting tidbits about Jacques Cousteau. He's been referenced in over a dozen different (fairly well-known) songs, he's been quoted in several movies, he has quite a collection of books and documentaries. A quote that really struck me: "When one man for whatever reason, has an opportunity to lead an extraordinary life, he has no right to keep it to himself." In reading these words, the vast unknown transformed into something tangible and personal. I am inspired and curious. I have no idea where this search is going to lead me, but I'm already liking the looks of it. More to come...