Okay, this is scary. Wanna know why? Because I've never really done anything like this. I've never really been super sure about what I want for my life. I know I have plans...I just don't know if I've ever really vocalized them. Especially not on the internet. So here it goes! The all-inclusive report of what this Tall Girl wants from her life.
I want to serve a mission
I want to get married in the temple
I want to have a career that if fulfilling and lets me make a difference in the world
I want to have a family
That's normally all I would say. That's where it would end. But today I'm going deeper.
I want to serve a mission. I want to share what I know to be true with the people of Cancun! I want to bring joy to their lives and spread the gospel like the trump of an angel. I want them to know they are loved, and that there is a plan. I want them to know that how they live today matters for eternity. I want to be a successful missionary who works hard, doesn't give up, and learns from discouragement. I want to be fluent in Spanish so that I can share the thoughts and intents of my heart without a language barrier. I want to invite the Spirit and be full of joy.
I want to get married in the temple. I want to find someone that makes me perfectly and incandescently happy. I want him to be a worthy priesthood holder that will work hard, and will be involved in the raising of our family. I want him to be handsome, kind, funny, tall, and close to God. If he puts the Lord before me, that will be perfectly okay with me. I want a white dress and hundreds of beautiful photos documenting every laugh and kiss of that day. I want to be married in the Salt Lake Temple, because that is my home. And to me, it represents everything that I've ever worked for and hoped for in a temple marriage. I want to make sacred covenants that will help my marriage last far beyond the grave and into eternity.
I want to have a career that is fulfilling and lets me make a difference in the world. I want to do something that makes me happy. I haven't quite decided what that is, though. I love music, and could be a professional musician. I love photography, and could definitely pursue that path. I love writing, and psychology, and history, and being with people. How can I fit those in? I know that Heavenly Father has a plan for me and that I will find a major that I am passionate about. And hopefully that will lead to some sort of career that allows me to do everything I want with my life. But all I know for right now is that I want to be smart and vibrant and change the world in any way that I can.
I want to have a family. That's where I'm going to start changing the world, in my own home. I want to raise children who are polite, kind, and adorable. I want them to know how much God loves them, and how much their parents love them. I want them to have vibrant testimonies of Jesus Christ, their savior. I want a home where the spirit is present, and it feels like a temple. I want to be neat and tidy, and provide wonderful traditions and opportunities for my children. I think I want anywhere between 3 to 7 kids. Seven is pushing it, but it's possible. :) I want my home to be loud and fun, a place where they want to bring their friends and where we can feel safe.
I want to travel. I want to experience every bit of the world that I can. I want to learn how to scuba dive, even though that thought terrifies me. I want to taste new foods, listen to music, learn how to talk to strangers, learn how to stand tall. I want to do a headstand in yoga. I want to get an A in Physical Science. I want to watch every single movie on my list, and try things that push me to be braver and kinder every day. I want to meet people who inspire me. I want to give service to others. I want to learn how to cook really delicious things. I want to learn how to balance a budget. I want to teach people new skills. I want to take beautiful photos of the world around me.
My dreams are scattered and random. But there's some order to them too. I want to be a fun, beautiful, wonderful example of a Latter-day Woman who knows who she is and strives to become better. I want a lot of things from my life, and I hope that if they align with God's plan, I will be able to accomplish all of them. I think I don't have a really solid plan for my life because I have a lot of faith. I trust that things will work out. But it's good to know what goals and dreams you have. They give you direction and help you decide what you want to become. I'm grateful for the opportunities I have had in my life so far, and am so excited for the future to come.
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