As any young child, I had great plans to go off to college in another state - the further, the better! But as I approached the age to leave the nest, I ended up deciding to attend University of Maine in Orono. I haven't looked back since. I do love to travel and explore other parts of the world, but I can't imagine having my home anywhere else. Who can pass up the summers spent by the ocean, stunningly vibrant autumns, beautiful white snow fallin...