Have a good feeling about this!!!

As a new week has begun, I have a lot to be thankful for. On Friday 2/25 while enjoying the warm Miami weather, I received a phone call that my cousin passed away that morning. I was in complete shock because his death was unexpected and no one wants to get that phone call. Once I returned back to New York, I knew the next couple of days were going to very tough on me. To make this even harder I knew I was starting my first day of graduate class that Monday. I emailed the professor of my class to let her know I would not be ready to start the class that day because I was going to be busy with my family. My professor was very understanding, and that was proof to me that I had chosen the right university.  My cousins passing was very upsetting to me but it was also an eye opener. I realized that you never really know when you're life is going to end  so you should never take anything for granted. I started to look back and see that there were many times in my life that I just sat back and waited for things to come me. I am now realizing that if I want to get things done I need to take the first step and go after it. Knowing I have 5 years to earn my masters from the year I graduated, I thought it would be best for me to take a year off and just work and go from there. Although I am happy with the choice I made because it has led me to meet some great people in my life, I do wish I had just continued my journey right after graduation. I am very glad I have decided to attend Walden to complete my journey and feel that I am finally ready for whatever the world throws my way.  I am no longer going to sit back and wait.