As I woke up this morning, I realized something out of the ordinary. The area on my computer which usually displayed the words “Page Not Found” had changed dramatically. What had been a vacant site was now filled with months of work, frustration, and finally, success.

After doing a small happy dance around my room (which oddly resembled the hokie pokie), I began to reflect upon the past few months that had led to the site being finished. 3 months of constant busy work, emails to mentors, and hours on the computer have characterized my summer away from Long Beach.

Saying that I’m excited to get out there and try to spread my message is an understatement to say the least. But before I begin, I feel that it is necessary to thank those who are responsible for what happened today.

So without sounding like Taylor Swift at the VMA’s (mainly because I fear that Kanye West will hack into my page), I just wanted to thank those people who have constantly been helping me up to this point. To my family, NCYLS members, professional speaking mentors, and everyone in-between, you have all been a HUGE support! I would not have been able to do ANY of this without you.

So with that said, let the fun begin! Take a tour around the site, look at the new pictures, even add me on Facebook and Twitter if you’d like. And while you’re at it, take a few minutes to thank someone responsible for good things in your own life. Whether it’s a friend, family member, or coworker, I think we can all gain from appreciating those in our lives who help us to be the best we can. After all, life isn’t just about where you’re going, but who’s beside you along the way.

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