My Hopes: the Realistic Version
Posted in The Life of the Historian and tagged with Career, Dreams, Writing on May 6, 2009I’m not saying that I’ve given up my dreams of being a wife and mother (after all, I’m only 26), but I know that it’s not something to make an actual goal. I have no interest in trying to hook a man, and have full confidence in God to provide me a husband if that’s the path He wants me to go on (that said, I am still trying to come out of my shell more with men…). Regardless of what the future looks like, I’m going to work on becoming the best woman that I can be.
With that in mind, here’s the Plan B of my future plans:
1 year from now: I would like to be working where I am now, continuing to improve my skills at my various responsibilities and gaining more. I also would like to have most/all of an emergency fund stashed away, something that’s only in the infancy stages right now. I’d like to have grown closer to my church family and continued writing curriculum and teaching Sunday school. (most of these things are really a part of Plan A, too)
5 years from now: I think I’d like to own a home. Or at least live in one, because I would like a garden. Maybe I will have pursued becoming a teacher, as I love children/tweens/teens and teaching. I hope to be continuing to grow personally and spiritually. Growing as a writer is also high on my dream list, as I love to write, but I don’t know that I necessarily want to aim at being published.
10 years from now: More of the same, I suppose. I would also like to either serve the Lord overseas for an extended time or regularly encourage those who are (I’m currently leaning towards the later).
What do you hope your future looks like?
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May 6th, 2009 at 8:52 am
I can really relate to this!!! Just recently (like this past week) I’ve realized I’m not spending my time wisely if all I’m hoping and dreaming is that I’ll be married by next year, especially when there’s no potential husband in my radar right now! While I certainly agree with your first post about being created to be a wife and mother I also agree with you in that I want to live my life to be growing closer to Jesus Christ daily and become more and more like Him; and He will bring someone into my life if He does indeed have that in mind for me. Wow, reading this was just perfect. :-) Hope you don’t mind if I steal your idea! Haha.
May 6th, 2009 at 9:17 am
Sounds like your plans are just right for you!
May 6th, 2009 at 9:34 am
I think it is important to have plans, such as saving more money, but also to be open to possibilities as they arise. You and I are similar. I think we both like to know where we are going in life, yes?
I also learned that we both apparently like to garden.
Hmmm…its like we are practically sisters. :)
-Francesca
May 6th, 2009 at 10:06 am
What do I hope my future looks like? Pretty much how things are now…except that by this time next year my sister and nephew have moved out, and me, Peter, and Emma can finally have peace and quiet again.
Oh, and I hope to have a good job, and lining up great vacations to go on.
But really? Our first goal is to get my sister and nephew in their own home.
May 6th, 2009 at 11:36 am
That was a loaded question, I’m not quite prepared to answer. Too much thinking involved. sigh….
I enjoyed reading your goals. My husband writes his down and he usually accomplishes them. Then I end up going to whereever and whatever he accomplished.
♥
Joy
May 6th, 2009 at 2:05 pm
I don’t think this has to be the “realistic” version…it sounds like your other version is just a pipe dream! Though I must say, I think it’s important to recognize that there are many paths to happiness. Not just for you, for everyone. I think sometimes we tend to get our hearts and minds so tied up in just one event (whether it’s getting married or having kids or getting a perfect job, etc.) that we forget that there may be other outcomes that make us equally (or more!) happy.
Anyway, I loved both versions of your goals…I bet you’ll get everything accomplished you set your mind to!
May 6th, 2009 at 3:43 pm
@Kate: It’s good to hear that I’m not the only one!
@Francesca: I do believe that’s all that’s needed to determine a family relationship. Who knows, maybe an opportunity will arise in the next year that will throw off my entire Plan B!
@WhatACard: You’re right…I just THINK I know what will make me happy. I’ve been pleasantly surprised with my life thus far though it’s nothing like I thought it would be.
May 6th, 2009 at 11:50 pm
What a great idea for a post! And a great set of goals too. I think I might have to steal this idea…
Thanks for stopping by my blog!
May 7th, 2009 at 12:12 am
thank you ronnica for sharing that. i’ve sort of had a meltdown today (and the last few days) and it’s probably not completely over yet :( I am an emotional person… i try to be what i think of as a “strong woman” – like my mother – and keep enduring, and pushing and living, and choosing good, blah blah blah. but then i feel so overwhelmed and stressed at times (like this pastr week) and my way of dealing with stress is to cry… mostly over my “plan a”… but you’ve reminded me that we CAN have a “plan B” or even a “plan c”. and that life is what WE make of it. I already try to have a good attitude – esp in front of others. but it’s moments like these – when the kids are all asleep and the house is quiet, and i reflect… my emotions get the best. so – thanks for the reminders…
May 7th, 2009 at 1:06 pm
I think both sets of goals are great. You’ve also made me think about what my goals are and to be honest, I’m not sure.
May 8th, 2009 at 9:44 pm
I love that you have a Plan B! I think too many people have one goal and then don’t know what to do when that happens. They end up miserable. But if you have a Plan B, then you also learn flexibility and are open minded and in this world economy, you really need both.
May 9th, 2009 at 2:30 pm
I’m 53. My future is mostly past.
May 13th, 2009 at 12:22 am
I think you’re doing the right thing, making a Plan B, fulling realizing and accepting that God may have different and better plans for you. It means you’re remaining positive, I think. Those are great goals too :)