Dreams…

Just about four years ago I was signed up for a trip to China with the Chamber of Commerce. Why? It was an affordable way to see a different part of the world, and I had recently been bit by an adventure bug. After an evening out with an amazing group of women, I went camping by myself and journeyed up the road to Big Sur. I decided in that moment to cancel my trip to China and plan a solo excursion up the coast of California and Oregon.

I called my mother to tell her I was going camping by myself, and she said, “no, you’re not.” Well, I didn’t listen and ended up having a life-changing trip and meeting my boyfriend who eventually convinced me to move to Utah. After 3 1/2 years we are still together and happier than ever. Utah has offered so much amazing scenery, but as we rolled over to 2013 I decided it was time to really go after the bigger dreams.

After reading The Dream Manager by Matthew Kelly, I started my own dream book filled with big and small things that I want to accomplish in my life. Many know that traveling to Antarctica is at the top of the list, and while it won’t happen this year, I am confident it is not far off. Other dreams include improving my Spanish, learning the guitar, financial goals and lots of worldly travels.

The truth is, we don’t know how much time we are going to have on this earth. The Wesch family is currently experiencing this firsthand as their daughter, Kambria Wesch-Doherty, was recently diagnosed with cancer. She never expected news like this following the birth of her 3rd child; none of us ever do. She is an amazingly strong person and is fighting with everything she has to live a long full life with her family and beautiful children. If you have met her family and friends, you know that she couldn’t have better people supporting her, and I believe all her dreams will be realized.

My first big trip is going to be booked this week, and I can’t wait to start updating my book. My mom asked me what it is, and upon telling her she said, “no you’re not.” Sorry mom…at least this time I have a companion.