I am a wife and mother of two almost grown children.  For the past 21 years, I have pretty much just been a stay-at-home mom.  Now that my kids are old enough to fend for themselves, I’m thinking about what I want to be when I grow up.  This is difficult for me, since it has recently been pointed out that I’m not a risk-taker.  I hate to admit it, but it’s true.  Stepping out of my comfort zone is a very scary thing, but the time has come to take the leap.

When I was young, I wanted to be a Park Ranger.  I still do.   I know that my age and abilities will probably prevent that from happening, but I am still hoping for something related to that.  I have always been interested in gardening and basically anything that has to do with being outside.  I love getting my hands dirty and am not afraid of hard physical labor.  Working in a greenhouse or nursery would be wonderful, but since I have no formal training,  I’m planning to go back to school and get a degree in Horticultural Landscaping.  With this leap into something new, I’m looking for support and encouragement from my family and friends.  Wish me luck!