NOTES Publisher’s Letter
Dream Big
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he sun is just starting to peak above the horizon; a new day begins, no different from the start of a new year. With this new beginning, many people like myself start to reflect on the past. What could I or should I have done different both personally and professionally? Did I live life to the fullest and enjoy those opportunities that presented themselves daily? If we are honest with ourselves the answers would be no, not because we are unwilling, but because life gets in the way. What can we do to change this revolving door? Why not make a bucket list. We have heard about it, thought about it, but never acted on it. Unlike a New Year’s resolution that many dismiss so easily, this list should consist of both short term and long term items that can be physically crossed off as the goals are achieved. The satisfaction you get from putting a little line through words on a piece of paper can be life altering and emotionally empowering. I encountered this very thing in July. A trip to the Mediterranean had been on my bucket list for some 20 plus years and there were times I thought this was one that would never be achieved. Then it happened, a call from my best friend, let’s go the Mediterranean for our 50th birthday. It took the support of my wonderful husband and some work to make it happen, but once it all fell into place and I found myself standing at the Acropolis, the satisfaction and joy rushed over me. It was a brief moment when I said to myself…I did it, I am here! I encourage and challenge you to start your bucket list; some of your items will come to you right away, others a week, month or even years from now. The great thing about a bucket list is it can last a lifetime — cross off an item, and put another on. It may not be as extravagant as a trip to the Mediterranean, but then again why not, dream big! This issue we have given you some local ideas to add to your bucket list, you may not want to do them all, but it will hopefully give you a building block to create something wonderful for yourself for years to come. See page 50. As always…ENJOY! Lisa Karlberg
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