When I think about my future I often think about who I'll be when I'm older. While longterm life goals are great, short-term goals are also super important. Here are seven things I hope I will be over the next seven years.

1. Confident

As a woman, I can say this is something I have always struggled with. I hope to one day look back and realize how silly I was to be so insecure, also to be able to instill confidence in the women and young girls in my life.

2. Educated

This is so important. As the first one in my family to attend college, I feel not only the excitement but the pressure from my family. I value my education and the opportunities it will hopefully present to me.

3. Married

A loving husband? Yes, please. I pray every single night that I find a man who loves me, as well as my family. Finding a man who wants to be a leader and provider for his family is my ultimate goal.

4. A mother

Traveling is good for the soul. I want to explore new places and meet new people. I want to learn about places different from where I grew up.

6. Financially stable

This is more for my family than it is for me. I want to be able to give my kids a life they deserve, as well as be able to spend time with them.

7. Successful

I want to be successful. I want people to know me for the good things I've accomplished. I want my kids to look up to me as an inspiration for their futures.

Most of all, I want to be happy. No matter how much money I have or how many places I have seen. Whether I have one child or four. Happiness is the ultimate goal.