One Story: A Thousand Moments Why I Started The Dean There are moments in life that don’t shout—they whisper. Quiet realizations that build slowly until one day, you pause, take a breath, and admit: something inside you has changed. For me, that realization came after thirteen extraordinary years at sea. I dedicated over a decade of my life to the cruise industry, building a career that took me across oceans and into the heart of global hospitality. I wasn’t stationed on one ship—I was traveling from vessel to vessel, supporting teams, fine-tuning operations, and making sure everything ran smoothly. I thrived on the energy, the movement, the constant challenge. I felt proud to be part of something bigger than myself. But while I was building memories for others, mine were happening without me. With each assignment, I found myself missing home more deeply—missing my family, my dogs, my closest friends. What once felt like an adventure began to feel like a slow erosion of time I could ne...