Recommended for you

Start writing a post

Life Stages

My Visions Of My Future

When you close your eyes and think of what will be, what do you see?

Kayla Resler

May 07, 2019

The Narrative

172

https://www.flickr.com/photos/143106192@N03/43525761444/in/photolist-29jdUsQ-4HT6QX-2eRFjxH-qMUCCJ-7EBb88-KZCUgJ-comfE7-AQx6VP-25Jt3YU-5z9C6h-hG32R-HEeG1-cugiyw-YSAXNj-76JU7L-fnrSpv-avpbjt-6irZNQ-nD9sa-nD9UY-Wkqm7b-6kqAUD-4tyrVv-dpLeZw-cySj5u-f8zn77-nDac5-cySihA-cySf7U-nD9hp-cza12U-ovBo1E-nD9Ap-TSAr6E-hF9ZC3-UVmaEd-mXmfN2-8jiuL2-6j7QGH-6uYJet-8FhLT6-8nvkU6-oF41kF-bq35wt-TgNko5-eW1hVF-Rwceag-8L6VN8-8vLzoY-eiXF4U

Photo by Garidy Sanders on Unsplash

When life gets rough and I want to stop trying, or I get so stressed I can't even anymore, I find that thinking of what I want for my future helps. When I can see what I am working towards I have more motivation to get stuff done. And I know that things in my future won't be exactly as I envision or that my wishes may change, but at that moment that is what I strive for.

With that being said, here is a list of what I see when I close my eyes and think about my future.

1. Job

When I think about what my future will hold I always see myself as a teacher. As I am currently in college to become an elementary school teacher I would say that I am on the right track. After a full semester in my major, I can't imagine being anywhere else and that part of my future isn't as blurry anymore. I can see the classroom and the students and the late nights and early mornings and I can't wait.

2. Dwelling

This part of my future isn't as iron clad. I know that I want to live in either an apartment or a townhouse but I am not one hundred percent sure which one. I know that I want to teach in either Lee or Collier county so I will just have to wait until it is closer to the time that I will have to leave campus housing and make a decision based on location and price.

3. Travel

I know that I definitely want to travel before I settle down and start a family. I want to see different places all over the globe and doing so with children would be next to impossible. So that is something that I will have to do early on once I finish college. I think the first place I will go is back to Europe, maybe visit Florence.

4. Love

While I am not super confident in this area of my life I know eventually I want to get out there and find someone that I can spend the rest of my life with. Considering I have never had a boyfriend and have no experience in finding one or even flirting for that matter, I am unsure as to how I will start this endeavor. But I know that this is definitely something I want for myself in the future.

5. Children

Now this will definitely be a long way down the road, but I know that one thing that I was meant to be is a mother. I have always felt like the mother of my friend groups, hell, I mother my own mom sometimes. It was a role that I was born to take and sometime down the line, I will be ready to start that chapter in my life.

6. Pets

Leonard

Kayla Resler

Growing up, I always had pets. I can't imagine a future where I don't have at least one. I currently have a guinea pig named Leonard and he is my baby. But when I picture my future I always see a cat in the mix. Because my stepdad is allergic I haven't been able to have one in a really long time, so once I am able to I plan to adopt one from a shelter.

No matter what happens between now and then or what changes, I know that my future will be bright. I have a lifetime of happiness waiting for me and I can't wait.

life stages

Report this Content

This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.

Entertainment

Things People Without A Typical 'Boy Name' or 'Girl Name' Know To Be True

All names should be "unisex names."

Tulane University

183

There are tons of unisex names that are popular: Taylor, Alex, Bailey, etc. There are also numerous names that are used for both sexes, but they’re not seen as “unisex” yet. People are slowly becoming accustomed to the dual use of these names, but for the most part, in their minds they associate certain names with certain sexes. And that leaves those of us with these names in many awkward situations.

Keep Reading...Show less

unisex names

Lifestyle

16 Secrets Anthropology Majors Never Admit To

You know that all of these things apply to you. You'll just never tell.

Washington College

5396

CSU

I'm an anthropology major, and I love every minute of it. I couldn't tell you why, but I guess there's just something about studying different lifestyles that absolutely fascinates me. But anthropology majors definitely have our weird sides, especially when you go to a school that is filled with mostly Business and Bio majors. But us weirdos definitely have a lot in common, specifically these 16 things.

Keep Reading...Show less

anthropology major

Featured

14 Things The Extremely Pale Are Tired Of Hearing

I get it... I'm pale.

University of Vermont

2127

Everyone has insecurities, that's just a fact. You didn't ask to be born this way. You didn't ask to inherit the one trait no one else in your family has. And you definitely didn't ask to be this ghostly white. But as soon as you've learned to live with it for a while (less wrinkles later on in life, right? right???) someone has to ruin it for you. They have to flaunt they're perfectly tanned body from Spring Break and hold their sun-kissed skin against yours. But I've had enough... here are the things that perpetually pale individuals are tired of hearing.

Keep Reading...Show less

pale skin

Lifestyle

8 Stereotypes Sorority Girls Are Tired Of Hearing

We don't buy into these... just like how we don't buy our friends.

Temple University

667

Verge Campus

Being a part of any organization undoubtedly comes with the pitfalls of being grouped into negative stereotypes, and sororities are certainly no exception. Here are the top few things, that I find at least, are some of the most irritating misconceptions that find their way into numerous conversations...

8. "The whole philanthropy thing isn't real, right?"

Emma Stone GIFfrom Emma Stone GIFs

Well all those fundraisers and marketing should would be a waste then wouldn't they?

Keep Reading...Show less

sorority girls

Recommended for you

My Visions Of My Future

When you close your eyes and think of what will be, what do you see?

In This Article:

1. Job

2. Dwelling

3. Travel

4. Love

5. Children

6. Pets

Subscribe to our Newsletter

All names should be "unisex names."

1. Communicating via email can be awkward.

2. Appointments usually accompany weird looks.

3. Introducing yourself to someone is never without a hitch.

4. You’ve probably thought about changing your name.

5. You’re often asked why you have the name you do.

6. You get excited when you meet someone of your gender with your name.

7. You feel awkward when you meet someone of the opposite gender with your name.

8. You’ve had someone say to you, “I knew a [your name], but they were [your opposite gender].”

9. You’ve heard a bad joke/pick-up line or two about your name before.

10. People are surprised when they see you.

11. You’re extra sensitive to other unique or unisex names.

12. You’ve fought with your parents about it.

13. All things considered, you’re happy your name makes you unique.

You know that all of these things apply to you. You'll just never tell.

I get it... I'm pale.

1. At least I can't lose you in a crowd!

2. Oh my goodness your skin is like glow-in-the-dark.

3. Can't you just get fake tan?

4. Do you tan or just burn?

5. Your kids are going to look like Casper the Friendly Ghost!

6. *holds arm against your arm* Look how much darker I am compared to you!

7. *holds pale arm against another pale arm* Aw, at least you're darker than her!

8. I laid out by the pool almost every day over break!

9. I haven't used sunscreen since I was, like, five.

10. *adjusts selfie lighting to their face* Oops, where'd you go??

11. *after working out* Your face is SO red!

12. *wears white* Look! You're all one color!

13. You need to get some sun.

14. Aren't you excited for summer?

The struggle bus is real.

1. Child prodigies:

2. Hearing other musicians in the practice room next door and accepting that you will never be as talented as them:

3. That anxiety that takes over before every performance:

4. Taking a million 0 credit classes:

5. When there's a paper due the next day, but you have to attend yet another concert in order to pass a 0 credit class:

6. When your friends try to encourage you after a performance, even though you are criticizing everything in your mind:

7. Knowing that there's always that one professor during juries:

8. The oh-so-attractive band/choir uniforms:

9. Realizing that a college campus is maybe not the best atmosphere to finish your latest composition:

10. Hearing "Oh, you sing opera? I LOVE Phantom of the Opera!" for the hundredth time:

11. When people think finals week is a breeze for you.

12. When you're drowning in the stress that comes with 18+ credits (and not to mention all those 0 credit classes) and people ask you how you are:

13. When it all comes down to it, though, you know that at the end of the day, music is your passion:

We don't buy into these... just like how we don't buy our friends.

8. "The whole philanthropy thing isn't real, right?"

7. "I don't need to buy my friends."

6. "Oh, so I'll bet you love to drink."

5. "Can you tell me some of your secrets?"

4. "What do you do at your meetings?"

3. "Do you guys haze really badly?"

2. "Is it just like in the movies?"

1. "Sororities are so basic."

Trending Topics

Top Creators

Trending Stories

Best of Life Stages

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments

Subscribe to our
Newsletter

6. holds arm against your arm Look how much darker I am compared to you!

7. holds pale arm against another pale arm Aw, at least you're darker than her!

10. adjusts selfie lighting to their face Oops, where'd you go??

11. after working out Your face is SO red!

12. wears white Look! You're all one color!