"There comes a time when one must risk everything or sit forever with ones dreams."

I've never been one to take risks. And yet, I'm terrified of waking up one day and realizing I've settled in every aspect of my life. I hate that word...settle. The way I see it, if you're going to settle in life you might as well stop dreaming. I know it may sound harsh, but if you aren't willing to fight for your dreams, how are you going to achieve them?

It all started 6 months ago when I was faced with the greatest risk I could have ever imagined. My fiance had been accepted into a wonderful Physician Assistant graduate program. The catch...it was all the way in New York. And even though he had received acceptance from a few other schools along the way, we both knew Stony Brook was the right choice. And in all honesty, I never once thought about not going with him. But saying goodbye to my family and friends was the hardest thing I have ever had to do. All that cheesy stuff you hear growing up about "spreading your wings" and "finding yourself in the world" became all too true. But armed with my two best friends (my fiance, Paul, and my fur baby, Trixie) I am ready to risk everything and fight for our dreams.

As we make our way across the country, I will continue to post about all our adventures!