I am a woman trying to balance life. I have a blended family (he brought one, I brought one, and we made one!) of five and that alone brings me lots of life to juggle. I have obtained a B.S. and M.S. and have a full-time career that routinely challenges me. I've spent far too many years worrying about what is right, or what people will think is right but have never been more in control of my life than I am now.  

I think that once you become a mother, it's easy to get consumed by the mom"shell" and lose sight of all the great things inside that make you, you. A large part of my happiness is directly impacted by my pursuit of nurturing all of me. The mother, the professional, the wife, the fitness enthusiast, the outdoor lover...I could go on and on. I love writing and love sharing! I've overcome some serious obstacles in my life and I am happy. I hope you see something you can relate to in my postings.