Living a life that matters doesn't happen by accident.

To my dear readers, I am so sorry I have been absent. I began a new job about a month ago, and it has been nonstop. I finally began my job as a Regional Consultant for my Sorority! Leaving my parents was bittersweet, and pretty darn tearful, even my dad whipped out the trusty red bandanna. But I (and my luggage) made it to Minneapolis. From there I spent a little over a week training, meeting and greeting old and new friends, and reaffirming my love for my organization, and fraternal life overall.

A month ago, I began a journey that has been about 4 and a half years in the making. September of 2005 I accepted a bid to become a member of Sigma Sigma Sigma, and that November I was initiated as a rightful member. This is a decision that has affected my entire life and led me to where I am today.

Tri Sigma has given me so much: friends that became sisters (sometimes the other way around), bosses that became mentors, and a profession. Thanks to

my involvement in Fraternity and Sorority Life, I realized that my calling was to work in Higher Education in Student Affairs, and especially with Fraternities and Sororities. Sigma also presented an opportunity that I couldn't refuse: a year to travel and work with Tri Sigma chapters across the country to assist them. Ultimately the chance to make a difference.

I have traveled to 4 states in one month, made 4 new co-workers that have become friends, and have an entire year before me of travels, exploration, and growth. I leave on Wednesday, and I can't believe it has all led up to this! I am so excited for this journey to begin, and I am even happier that you all will be joining me on it. Look for several follow up post to come, I still have fill you all in on the trips I have taken, my fellow RC'

s, and my temporary hometown of Woodstock, Va.

Thanks for dealing with this melancholy, melodramatic, wistful look at my year ahead :)

XOXO,

B