I am a writer, I love words and phrases and the way sentences flow. When I began at Huntington University, I came in with a degree choice in public relations with a minor in journalism. With this, I imagined I would get a chance to write what I wanted to talk about, the important moments in my life and in the world around me, but later realized with this minor I was only able to write what I was forced to think, and this wasn't my life. With this information, I gave up the minor and chose the life of writing in my dorm and never sharing it. In a phrase, my dreams were dead.

Fast forward to April of 2016; I have been working on my novel for two years, my dreams of being a writer have died and I have picked up a minor in broadcasting.

I had never heard of Odyssey or what it provided to those involved. I received an email regarding news that my writings had been looked over and I was being asked to join the Huntington section of the Odyssey team. With this offer came three questions: one, what is this; two, can my schedule handle another time consuming task; three, do I have to write about certain topics or is it free writing? After all of these questions were answered, I was informed that this was my dream, an ability to write freely, live my life without time strain, and I am able to connect with people all over the world. This was my chance.

After very little thought, if I am totally honest, I took the opportunity. But then a whole new quest entered my mind: what am I to write about? I decided my first article would be about the things I felt would be relatable and also showed my love of the television show "The Office," so I wrote 5 Steps of Recovering From A Long-Term Relationship As Told By 'The Office.' After it was submitted, I waited, and waited, and waited to see if it would be published, and after a few days, I received an email being told it had been. I couldn't believe my eyes; my work was being published for the world to see, and it was a story I wanted to write. I was proud.

Fast forward to July of 2016; I am the editor in chief of the Huntington, Indiana, section, have written and published 16 articles and made some amazing friends.

This article is entitled "My Odyssey Adventure," and it has been just that, an adventure. It is the highlight of my life, and I look forward to every week I write. I am so thankful for this opportunity, and I thank you for all for reading my articles each week. This is my dream that I get to live, and I am overwhelmed with delight. Thank you again.