Hope

Not too long ago someone asked me where do I see myself in the next 10 years. Good question. I take a look at my life now, and what I want, and then I think to myself….Do I think that I can do that? YES, Yes I can. I have always been a hard worker and very smart. I just need to put my mind to it. I have listed the things that I am going to achieve. Each time I successfully achieve one, I will mark beside it “COMPLETE”. I use this list as a reminder to myself…to keep my focus on what it is that I want to achieve. Not sure of how some things will come about, but I am sure that I can and will........................................................ ................................ If you have any helpful suggestions, I sure would appreciate it. Wish me luck............................................................ ..................HOUSE RENIVATIONS…I am so looking forward to my first home being completed. I bought a true “FIXER UPPER” but, I do LOVE my house. Small and cute, just like me. I will have my home completed on or before 5-18-2008 (My 33rd Birthday).............................. • REPLACE ELECTRICAL BOX • REPLACE ROOF • FIX AC • REPLACE OLD FENCING • INSULATION, DRYWALL, FLOORING, & DOOR for the Family Room • PAINT EXTERIOR • BUILD SMALL POND for my Duck • LANDSCAPE • INSTALL IRRIGATION ............................................................ .HEALTH…In the past, I have not had the opportunity to do some simple things people can take for granted. Like many people, I lack insurance. I am looking forward to… • GO TO THE DENIST (Never been. I am very lucky that God gave me good teeth and a pretty smile….but I still should go) • LEFT EYE – CORNEA TRANSPLANT (An accident as a child has left my left eye legally blind. I am pretty use to it but, I can’t wait to see from 2 eyes again.) • RIGHT EYE – HIGH DEFINITION LAZER SURGERY (I may always need glasses but I can't wait to see 20-20.)• BACK INTO MY SIZE 6. (I feel very blessed that God has given me a small shape. Most of my family is overweight. Last 2 years I have lost focus and I am now a size 8/9. Still not bad but, I do like my size 6.) • LOWER MY CHOLESTEROL ............................................................ .FINACIALLY…I need courage on this one. In the past, I would pray “please, just let me get by.” I work and I work. Others have started with nothing…and made millions…well then so too can I. No more just barely getting by. • GRATITUDE (Most important of all. I am very grateful for every thing that I have been blessed with. I never want to loose that. I put gratitude along with my financial wants and needs as a reminder. ) • MY FINANCIAL STRATIGY ......... 10% God......... 5% Others / Charity (So many have blessed my life with their generosity, I feel it is so important to bless others too, and it is very rewording)........ 30% Taxes........ 40% Living Expenses – Bills (Any $ left over can be go to Saving/Investing).......... 5% Saving/Investing........ 10% Have Fun – Family & Friends • PAY OFF ALL OLD DEBT • FINANCIAL FREEDOM • NEW CAR • TRAVEL Bahamas France Los Vegas Mexico Africa Japan • GREAT REWARDING JOB (I do love my job now. I have the best boss ever. Small Company that needs to grow.) • START MY OWN BUSINESS (I love art. I have been working with digital camaras for 3+ years. I would love to take it up a noch and start digital art. 3-28-2007 UPDATED: I HAVE STARTED MY OWN PHOTOGRAPHY BUSINESS. JUST NOW AT THE FIRST STAGE. GETTING USE TO MY NEWEST DIGITAL CAMERA AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS. LOOK FORWARD TO ADDING SOME PHOTOS TO MYSPACE TO SHARE.• INVEST (Planning for retirement is very important) • NEW LAKEFRONT HOME (Even as a young girl, I would daydream of my perfect home. I could spend hours making blueprints of the design and floor plant that I wanted. It is going to be so nice and, what could be better than enjoying fishing, boating, swimming, sunrises/sunsets, beautiful landscaping in your own back yard.) •NICE WARDROBE ............................................................ .....PERSONAL • FIND MY SOLE MATE (Cute, Strong, Healthy, Intelligent, Inspired, Romantic, Thoughtful, Patient, Kind, Understanding, Loyal, Honest, Grateful, Funny, Family Oriented, Christian, Moral, and best of all Loves Me and Our Family Unconditionally.) • TWO BEAUTIFUL HEALTHY CHILDREN (Keep in mind this is a 10 year plan….not a 3 year plan. Lol I do love children.) • BIG WOUNDERFUL HOLIDAY EVENTS • BE THE BEST SPIRITUAL BEING (Always keep my focus on God First) • LOTS FREE TIME (Life is about enjoying. What could be better that enjoying family & friends, taking new adventures, exploring new things, traveling…. I also like to just relax, paint, fish, volunteering…) • BLESS OTHERS