I have one month left before I leave my home state of Michigan. Wow. It's exciting and emotional all in one. In times like these, I often reflect on parallel experiences that brought me to a similar state of mind, and for me, this is primarily my month volunteering in Thailand.

My time in the northern part of this beautiful country was exactly what I needed at that time in my life; I was in desperate need of an adventure and a positive change to get me through. My move to Chicago will open new, exciting opportunities and will allow me to explore common territory in a different way. I'm very much looking forward to pursuing my career aspirations, desired lifestyle and newness the same way I did in Thailand not too long ago.