Self Accountability...Where will you be in 5 years?

[Blade]

We are all at different stages in our lives, some in their 20's just starting out, some in midlife just figuring it out, some retired and loving life. I'm not sure what the future holds for me at this point or where I'm going exactly. So tell us where do you plan to be in your life in 5 yrs. What are your goals or dreams or expectations of yourself and your life for the next 5 yrs. I'll be back with mine.

[Soft*Silver]

I will be helping raise a pastle of grandchildren

my home will be my hearth and my roots will have had time to dig in deeply by then

I will have been published a few more times by then

I dont know if I will be partnered or not. I am content being single and am not looking for someone to fill a void. I like calling my life my own...

and I shall still be sober...

[Andrew, Jr.]

I will be living in the south. :dance2:

I will be more fit, and healthier. I am sticking with my weight loss goals. :eating:

I want to take some cooking classes by Stephen Weber. :chef:

I want to travel more. I want to see the United States and parts of Canada. :mountie: :tanning:

[Jet]

I think I will write, not sure yet.

[Gemme]

Year One: don't go stark raving mad biding my time here, attend Reunion, move to Austin, have loads of fun with my sissies there, get situated, settle down and settle in.

Year Two: don't get cedar fever, attend Reunion, try to go back to school

Year Three: still avoid cedar fever, take the dance classes I've been promising myself for forever that I would take, attend Reunion and show off my new mad dance skillz, balance work and school and life

Year Four: duck when cedar fever comes around, attend Reunion, move up in my professional career due to length of time at job and education or find a better job

Year Five: give into cedar fever (but only a LITTLE bit!), attend Reunion, finally realize (as 40 looms) that I'm okay....really okay (although, if history tells me anything, I may be getting the itch to move again...maybe it will only be across town though)

[firie]

having his babies!!

[Jet]

It would be nice if, in 5 years, I could say, "if I write you a check for the building, take it."

[Kenna]

Ummmm
I always stumbled when the teachers in High School asked this.
But at that time, I didn't see a future for myself... and never had hope of getting beyond Briery Branch or Rockingham County for that matter.

Now... things are MUCH different. I've gone places, earned my resume and done things I never dreamed of back in my bleak days at Briery Branch.

Considering what I've lived through in the last 30+ years.... the next 5 should all be down hill...

Before this summer, relocated to a WARMER place South...preferably living in the county, even if I have to commute to work.
Then...
within 5 years...
Working to make many positive life changes, AND...
settled and very comfortable in my new career (if not new, then more settled and "higher up" in my old career field, just for a different Governor!) Possibly working for the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, FDA, or a State Department of Health actively managing a division of the Vaccines for Children Program.
Financially secure enough to take an extended vacation to Ireland.
Possibly work for or volunteer at a Job Corps facility (where I feel I can make a difference in underprivileged youths' lives and make an impact on the future of their education and career) ...
Be more active in my local Victim Witness Programs...
Become a member of the Medical Assistance Advisory Committee and their sub-chapter Consumer Subcommittee.
..... Living in a place where I can have a HUGE garden and enjoying the simple things in life.

Celibrating my mother's 6th year survival of Hodgkin's Lymphoma.

[Jet]

I've been to Ireland. You'll like it.

[AtLast]

I better be fully retired and traveling!

[cinderella]

Hopefully, not dead. In 5 years I'll be 72, so who the hell knows? I just want to be healthy, and be able to take care of myself - that will be enough.

[Blade]

I've spent the biggest part of my life trying to please other people be they parents, partners, employers or friends. My resolution back in January of this year was to live for me, please me and not worry about pleasing other people.

So this year I'm working on myself. Not self esteem, I don't have a problem in that area. Rather my inner self, my mind, getting myself to a place where, I don't get upset when I'm not pleasing other people all the time.

I am hoping to have chest surgery before I'm 50, and in that time span I need to loose some weight so the surgeon can do a better job with it.

I have had Plantar fasciitis for 2 yrs, it healed last year about this time and then I partially tore my achilles tendon. I've been unable to do any lower body exercising during that time and I don't need anything muscle building above the waist. So I'm trying to make myself exercise every day. This is hard because it makes my ankle sore to use it alot, long or up hill walking, riding the bike etc so I'm going to try to get into better physical shape somehow. This is a prerequisite I set for myself before chest surgery.

Within five years I hope to have either changed jobs or changed careers. This one will be hard but I feel like it is what I need.

Last but not least, I'd hope in five years time I'd have found someone to share my life. Might happen you never know if it doesn't then it doesn't matter it will happen when God deems me ready for that journey

[Rockinonahigh]

Well I hope before this years is done that my back probs are fixed so I will be out of pain or at least nearly so.
When thats done and maybe before,I want to go back to work cause really like being a chef..besides who cant use a fue mor $$.
I would love to travel,meet some ppl.Who knows I may find Mrs.Right or not cause im ok as it is.
Learn to chill more and not take life so serious,love more,laugh more ect.

[Apocalipstic]

I hope to be traveling more.

Writing more.

Loving life.

Planning my retirement.

[Linus]

Hrmm... Let's see (see fine print)***

1. Finally have a driver's license
2. Finally had chest surgery
3. Be on my way to get US Citizenship
4. Bought a house with K (hopefully in either Oregon, Washington State or B.C.)
5. Gotten a Golden Retriever of my own
6. Debt free except for house and car
7. Still at same company but perhaps a manager by this point.
8. Biked from San Fran to L.A.
9. Biked from Vancouver to L.A.
10. Biked from L.A. to Mexico (where exactly is still up for grabs).


*** The goals and desires in this individual are subject to change without prior notice, if necessary, to keep the Linus sane in compliance with State and Federal laws and/or with rules and regulations of the Linus' soul and mental state.

The Linus reserves the right to change goals, dreams, desires, health outlook, and physical locale, affecting everyone. The provisions of the Linus do not constitute a contract, express or implied, between anyone and the Linus.

[cinderella]

You *do* write, and very well, I might add. Go for being published in 5 years...

I think I will write, not sure yet.

[Apocalipstic]

Condo, coast of Spain......

[cinderella]

Ah, nice. Can I come visit? I'll bring cookies. :)...and I speak Spanish...and I can cook - Spanish food! Pretty please... señorita ;)

Condo, coast of Spain......

[Apocalipstic]

Ah, nice. Can I come visit? I'll bring cookies. :)

Perfect!

We can sit on the terrace and discuss film :)

ps. I speak Spanish too. I grew up ion Argentina.

[cinderella]

OMG!!! Can you tango? It's my favorite dance and music!!! And I love, love, love the Argentinian accent!!! Eh, che?? ;)

Perfect!

We can sit on the terrace and discuss film :)

ps. I speak Spanish too. I grew up ion Argentina.

[Apocalipstic]

OMG!!! Can you tango? It's my favorite dance and music!!! And I love, love, love the Argentinian accent!!! Eh, che?? ;)

Me encanta el Tango tambien! I am listening to it today actually. Dancing it? Very very basic knowledge.

The Porteño accent is very sexy!

Buenos Aires en cinco años, instead of España then. :)

[cinderella]

Bueno, mi amor, mis abuelos son de Las Canarias, so, I would like to see Tenerife before I depart this planet. However, quiero ver a la tumba de Evita (my personal heroine), and learn tango from a native Porteño. Hey, and why not do both - Las Canarias, y Buenos Aires...que viva la Hispanidad!!!

Ok, now you got me in the mood to hear tango...heading for my cd collection...hmmm, let's see - Libertad LaMarque, or Carlos Gardel (my mom's favorite)...oh dear, decisions, decisions... :)

Me encanta el Tango tambien! I am listening to it today actually. Dancing it? Very very basic knowledge.

The Porteño accent is very sexy!

Buenos Aires en cinco años, instead of España then. :)

[Apocalipstic]

Bueno, mi amor, mis abuelos son de Las Canarias, so, I would like to see Tenerife before I depart this planet. However, quiero ver a la tumba de Evita (my personal heroine), and learn tango from a native Porteño. Hey, and why not do both - Las Canarias, y Buenos Aires...que viva la Hispanidad!!!

Bueno, Both places it is! :)

[cinderella]

Yayyyyyyy!!!! Okey, dokey. :)

Now, back to reality...and I'm *still* on this damned computer!!!! Gosh, I'm an addict!!!! Ok, later, my friend - for real now, lol.

Bueno, Both places it is! :)

[Abigail Crabby]

In Florida

leaning toward retiring in Belize City....

:wateringgarden:

[theoddz]

Five years from now, I will be 2 months away from (very comfortably) retiring after 20 years of federal civil service. I intend to travel a bit and buy some property in a cooler climate (possibly Montana), so I won't have to roast in Las Vegas during the summer months.

Theo :bouquet:

[Jet]

Carmen, my Aunt Louise is 73 and still working full time.

Hopefully, not dead. In 5 years I'll be 72, so who the hell knows? I just want to be healthy, and be able to take care of myself - that will be enough.

[adorable]

I will be where I am meant to be.

If you asked me five years ago where I would be today - I sure wouldn't have said where I am now.....

[Rockinonahigh]

I will be where I am meant to be.

If you asked me five years ago where I would be today - I sure wouldn't have said where I am now.....

I pictured me loafing away on :theisland: siping :toast: with the love of my :heartbeat:life fully retired.man, was I dreamimg or what!

[Corkey]

I'm 51, alive would be good.:piratelaugh:

[Gemme]

9. Biked from Vancouver to L.A.



Vancouver, WA or Canada?

[Linus]

Vancouver, WA or Canada?

Canada :) :canadian:

[cinderella]

Para ti, con cariño. From my favorite movie The Tango Lesson
YouTube- Libertango - Video de película Lección de Tango (Yo Yo Ma)

Me encanta el Tango tambien! I am listening to it today actually. Dancing it? Very very basic knowledge.

The Porteño accent is very sexy!

Buenos Aires en cinco años, instead of España then. :)

[Gemme]

Canada :) :canadian:

I thought as much, but Vancouver, WA is lovely too. :)

If you continue to include WA state in your potential areas to move to, consider Seattle and the areas surrounding it. I live about 45 minutes by ferry away from it and about an hour and 15 minutes driving time away and I really like it.

[Linus]

I thought as much, but Vancouver, WA is lovely too. :)

If you continue to include WA state in your potential areas to move to, consider Seattle and the areas surrounding it. I live about 45 minutes by ferry away from it and about an hour and 15 minutes driving time away and I really like it.


Definitely will keep it in mind. :)

[sylvie]

wow, i'm finding all these posts i've never seen around the forum, i need to forum hunt more often.. great post Blade..

let's see.. in 5 years...
both of my children will be graduated, and i'll probably be experiencing empty nest *sniffles* although, i am already feeling that with them as teenagers and not being around so much or needing mom much lol..

- i want to have applied, been accepted & completed the nursing program , hoping to be accepted by the 2012 class, and will be a 2 year course , so class of 2014 *gulp* - this will give me the freedom to move elsewhere with ease, a good career under my belt and a job that i'll truly love and suits me ♥ & better financially, as well..

- i hope to be a more confident, healthier & stronger 'me'.. that this journey i have started at the beginning of this year will find me in a peaceful, very well balanced & happy place that made this journey so worthwhile...

- i hope in 5 years, i'll have found true love..something honest, something real, kindred spirit to grow old with, and love unconditionally.. someone who will accept me, for my weird quirky ways, as i will he, and someone i can look up to, depend on and have the most funnest (yes its a word in my vocabulary) times with.. ♥

- travelling... i'd love to travel, visit places, i love learning history and traditions, road trips and photo-taking even at silly roadside stops just for fun, visiting friends, concerts & events, travels of all kinds.. i want to experience the world, WITH someone is preferable, so guess i better work on the meeting someone first LOL.

[Softly]

I will try to get pregnant when I am 35.
In 5 years.
gives us plenty of time to get things in order and prepare.

are you ever really prepared for that?
:)

:|

on the way, I will continue to do a good job keeping my finances in order, keeping my head right with work and life and getting my butt into shape.

[Gráinne]

1. Finish my Ph.D, or be real close
2. Buy a house-or move
3. Kids near graduation-plan for college
4. Get published
5. In much better shape than now-in fact, running marathons
6. Having a productive, fulfilling career

[Jesse]

Hell if I know where I'll be in five years. I just hope I remember to take my mind with me. :goodluck:

[Gemme]

I'd like to be debt free outside of the usual monthly living expenses, Ebon to be in school or finishing up and to have reached a huge goal of his that affects me as well, and to be in a career that I enjoy and/or going back to school.

Oh!

I'd like to have one complete suit of furniture. It's been years and, though I like the eclectic look of mismatched furniture, I want one complete set.

[asphaltcowboi]

in 5 yrs..actually in 50 months i should have my home paid off if not sooner.. i will hope to keep my health/weight under control. be traveling/sight seeing alot. lol and i hope within the next 5 years i will meet my match!

[Lynn]

In five years, I'll have a lot of debt paid off and be actively funding my retirement plan.

We should be ready to do some significant work on this house to bring it more up to date--kitchen, bathroom, screened porch. Till then, I dream!

I expect to see both of my daughters launched into their lives, happy, healthy, and successfully independent.

I will have celebrated ten years with my sweetie, four years happily married.:wine:

Whatever my job is, I will be working toward greater professionalism and responsibility. I may have finished my RN degree by then, and be working on the NP program. Or, I may have put that aside so I can focus on my dream job.

Both my honey and I will be in the best shape of our lives, entering the last part of our 50's (nearly 60) in good health and many years ahead.

[CrankyOldGuy]

It's almost impossible to predict the future with any certainty. However, it's safe to say that I will:

1) most definitely be debt free

2) reduce or eliminate my blood pressure and diabetic meds

3) 100% raw food diet

[Starbuck]

Hopefully in a loving relationship that I can be myself in and not hold back because she can't give me her all. And still friends with my ex-husband.

[Chad]

Bump! I found this thread the other day and wanted to revive it. I don't know why it is in the break up group because it is a good subject.

In 5 years I really hope to be retired or planning to retire.



:cowboihorse:

[Kätzchen]

Oh, good idea, great topic!

Five years from now, I want to be ....

1) living in a place that is not overcrowded, yet in close proximity to an interesting city, which affords an climate of arts, entertainment and cultural exploration;

2) enjoying an long term monogamous dating relationship with another person who is sane, has a great sense of humor, and has great problem solving abilities (etc);

3) to have an occupation which is satisfying and rewarding and keeps me busy as I grow older and provides enough income so I am independent financially on my own and can afford to relax when I want to relax (etc);

4) I desire all three things above for my two sons and daughter;

5) To remain in good health so that I can enjoy life, each and every day.

[Venus007]

Lets see. . .
mostly credit card debt free
3 month emergency fund
done (or very close to it) with my master's degree
modified my work life, or moved on to a position more suited, to the life I would actually enjoy living.
1 week in Florence, Italy
1 week in Bologna, Italy
continuing cultivate my relationships and my internal growth in life/spirituality