Busy Months - Updates!

I have sat down to write a blog post probably fifteen times in the last few weeks. Each time I get distracted with someone's research or something with the kids.  It's been a quick month plus since my last blog post. That seems so unreal. 

What's been happening? 
In February and March I spoke on two separate occasions to interested genealogists and researchers. It was a great talk with both classes about how to start your research and how to move past a problem in your tree.  It was great sharing a unique perspective and adding to the excitement of knowing how to find what you are looking for. 

Family events are moving along here! If you know me on Facebook, you know I have a senior in High school about to graduate and move on to college. We've been doing college visits and have orientation and other things coming up but senior year is geared up!  This week includes their class photo, cap & gown pick up, prom tux pick up and PROM!! ugh... followed up the next day with a visit to his college campus!   It was raining when we were there before, so we didn't get pictures but I will this week!   It's great to add this kind of information to my family tree. 

Many of us in our family have further education with trade schools and classes. But my daughter Brittany and now my son Coty are the first two on this side of our family to attend a full time college.  We are so proud of them. They both have worked so hard to get what they want out of life. 

One question I ask people in my classes is:  "What do you want out of your research?"  What I mean to ask is really --- what are you going to do with it when you have it? Are you sharing it with people? Are you blogging? Are you writing a book? What is your goal for the end product? 

I'd love for you to think about that question because what it does is make you focus on a certain path to obtain that goal. Just like the kids have been focused to get into college, you need to focus to get that question answered. 

Coming up:
I have a new helpful video about to be recorded. Working on that for you soon. 
Also - I'm beginning to take on more teaching opportunities so if you need something, please feel free to contact me for more information. 

As always, let me know if you have a certain topic you'd love to have covered.  I have several new things coming your way so keep an eye out for that!  

I hope you are out there enjoying your Adventures In Genealogy!
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