With the start of school buzzing in everyone's ears, I know that we're all immensely busy. New classes, new responsibilities, new experiences. The start of school signals something a little different for each of us. What I am encouraging each of you to do this school year is set a new personal goal for yourself. This goal shouldn't involve work or school, but simply something that you would like to accomplish for yourself. Perhaps you've always wanted to learn to cook? Always wanted to rock climb? Maybe it's a goal that you'll be training for, a 10K or a triathalon? Each of us needs to make sure that we're taking time out for ourselves, which is why I'm encouraging you to set a personal goal. We have enough things in our life that we do for others or that we don't get personal enjoyment from. Well, this is it, it's your time. What will you do with it?

My Personal Goal: To run the Chicago Marathon!!! I'll be testing myself October 12, 2008. I'll be sure to let you know how things turn out!

