I was in Chicago riding the train to work in the spring, the morning was the same as any other. I was going through my morning routine, reading the newspaper and checking my social media apps. As I scrolled through my Instagram feed, a friend’s lengthy post caught my eye.

Now, I have to admit, quotes on Instagram usually make my eyes roll. However, something about this post hit me like a lightning bolt – it was that life-changing sort of moment that you can’t quite explain.

Needless to say, this quote doesn’t strike a note with everyone… but for some reason it hit me like the train that I was riding in.

In that very moment, on that April morning riding the train to my job as a financial professional in Chicago, I decided I was going to follow my heart and move to Europe…

and here I am.  =)