Big News!

On Friday afternoon, I'm hopping on a plane for Hong Kong and I'll be working in our Shenzhen, China office until September.  Yes, you read that right, September.  

I am a firm believer in putting the things you want out to the universe (and by the universe, I mean SAYING them out loud, and telling the people who have the power to help you get those things, what it is you want) and if they're meant to be, they have a higher chance of happening.

Last summer, I told my manager that I really wanted to do a rotation overseas.  He was supportive and put me in touch with some people, so I could get the word out that I was interested.  Shortly after, I was told that due to the costs associated with sending someone to work overseas, that it likely wouldn't happen in 2014.

I was told this in January.

In February, an opportunity came up where a person was needed to go work in Asia.  Guess who got asked if they wanted to do it?

So, Friday I will head out, with a full suitcase, an open mind, and a LOT of work to do once I am there.  Oddly, I'm not yet anxious or nervous, and while I normally am a huge procrastinator, I have everything I need, I just need to pack it.  Maybe I'm growing up?  

I'll be using this blog to stay in touch and share my adventures, thoughts and musings.  When I finally got this up and running, I envisioned writing a lot more than I have to date.  Like anything, if you want to get something done, you have to set aside the time to do it.  I'll be setting aside time to blog more once I land.

I also want to give a huge shout-out to my husband, Kris.  The question I have been asked the most when telling about this upcoming trip is "what about Kris"?  Kris is awesome.  Kris is 100% supportive.  Kris knows how much I want to do this and would never stand in my way, despite his sadness.  And he's going to miss me.  And I'm going to miss him.  And, yes he will visit, and that will be awesome.

Kris is also going to truly understand how much I do to keep our life in order around our house.

Am I a scared to be gone all summer?  Hell yes.  But that is why I knew I had to take this on.  Knowing that I am leaving has given me a huge sense of appreciation for all the little things in my life that I love, and for that I am thankful.

I hope you all have a wonderful summer, filled with adventure, family, friends and of course some ice-cold beers.  Cheers!