Speaking of Day Two

So uhhhemm.... obviously my promise of posting everyday was a little emptier than I thought. Apologies to anyone who was really excited about that. I do want to keep up the challenge though! It might just take a little longer than we all originally thought. Again, apologies. But here we are, time for Day 02: Where you'd like to be in ten years.

Ten years ago this would have been cake - I want to be in College.

Fifteen years ago, it would have been even easier - High School.

But now, its a little harder. Actually, a lot harder. Ten years from now I will be 28 years old.

Wow.

I look around at the 28 year olds I know. Many of them, well, most of them- are married. Many of them have kids, some even have a couple. Many of them are well into their careers. Setting down roots, somewhere. I look at current me, and think that there's no way I'll ever be ready for any of that in a mere 10 years. But then I realize that I will be. Life happens. Getting married, having kids, and buying houses with master bedrooms and bonus rooms: happen.

"Growing up" is what I'm currently doing. And I'm starting to figure out a few things. So, 10 years from now?

Ten years from now, I will be graduated from college. With at least an undergrad. In something.

Ten years from now, I will be living with people I love. Husband? Siblings? Roommates? Or maybe even the parentals? Who really knows.

Ten years from now, I'll be a steadfast member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. True is true, whether its 2011 or 2021.

Ten years from now, I sure hope I am happy. In fact, I think I'll decide right here, right now, that I will be. I can do that, right? Decide to be happy? February 6, 2021 will be a happy day. There, it is. Decided. I like that.

For some, its daunting to think about the next ten years. I know it is for me. But if you're reading this, sit back and think for a second. Where do you want to be in 10 years?

"We are often so caught up in our destination that we forget to appreciate the journey, especially the goodness of the people we meet on the way. Appreciation is a wonderful feeling, don't overlook it."