Life is what you make of it.  And as cliche as that may sound, living life to it's fullest has truly been my life's goal.  There will always be challenges and hurdles along our journey, but I believe, with all my heart, that our reactions to life are what define us the most. As 40 approaches, I'm choosing to focus on the opportunities in life; to focus on the "what's next" instead of the "what if's".  This trip is an ode to the philosophy of embracing the joys in life.