I just had to write a quick note to say how continually grateful and impressed I am by those here at WA. It's an awesome community and I've loved the conversations I've been able to have with so many of you. I think it's easy to forget the impact our words can have on others. That's something I was reminded of in a not so pleasant way this week, and it has reminded me of how grateful I am for the positive examples. :) If you want to read more on my thoughts about this, check out my latest-http:

It's about 100?F here in AZ today, and I just had to share how nice it is being able to get some work done poolside. I feel like for so much of my career, I've been trapped in my office through all of the beautiful weather, and now I can enjoy the outdoors pretty much whenever I want, whether I'm working or not. Very liberating. :)

I was thinking a lot today about my tendency to always try to rush things and chasing after that feeling of accomplishment in finishing something. When I get into that mindset, I feel like there is so much that I miss, and I think it's so important to slow down and take life as it comes...taking the good with the bad. I started thinking about how it's like putting together a jigsaw puzzle and how the hardest ones are usually the ones that bring the most satisfaction. Anywho, I ended up writing

I decided to go for the yearly membership today. What I've learned in the past 3 weeks already has been incredible, and I can only imagine what I'll continue to learn in the next year! I only wish the 3 degrees I've already earned were as affordable! :)

I don't know how many scenarios I've faced in life where I've used that quote from Field of Dreams, "If you build it, they will come". However, today I experienced another one of those scenarios. I've been pondering on some different ideas about service for a new post on my site, and today, a perfect opportunity presented itself! If you want to read about it, check out my latest post: http://onestepclosertohappy.com/find-volunteer-opportunities-near-you-google-maps-edition