A very amazing, strong, determined woman gave me some goals tonight and inspired me to add some to that list.
Her list:
Take Responsibility for your own actions!>
I never realized how bad I am at this until she pointed it out to me! I am stubborn, selfish and irresponsible! At the same time I am accepting, service oriented and committed! How does that work you may ask? Your guess is as good as my own. I honestly needed to hear all of these things. Sometimes it takes the people you love and trust telling you your downfalls in order to figure them all out.
Start Saving!
If any of you know me you would know that I am TERRIBLE with my money. Yes I do work for EVERYTHING I have and get but I could have so much more if I didn't blow all my money away. My new goal is to have 1,000 dollars in a savings bond by the time I go to college and 500$ in checking too. I don't think this is an impossible goal. I will do it.
Believe in Yourself!
Now at this point in our conversation I was in tears and this is something I struggle with daily. She told me she is so proud of me and everything I do and she knows that I will do amazing things and will achieve all in life that I attempt. I will always remember this.
My list:
Make Family First!
I spend so much of my life worried about what others think that I tend to forget about my family and take them for granted. In less then a year my amazing sister who I look up to more than anyone else in the world will be married. Off to start her own family and I won't have her every day like now. Who knows what will happen 3 months from now. but right now I have all my family. I will keep it that way as long as I can.
Keep Sane!
Once school starts I know that I will be one busy sucker! I need to stay grounded. Start working on my Eagle, and keep the things I love a priority.
Keep Moving Forward
This is what I live by and I am constantly being reminded this is what I need to do. I love my mom.
I love my dad.
I love my grandma.
I love my sisters.
I love my friends.
I love my gospel.
I love my passion.
I love ....me.
Till next time!
love,
TK
Taylor,
ReplyDeleteConsider revising your savings goal to be, "Save at least ten percent of what you earn/make." This rule should always exist. That means in effect you whole life.
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Hey you and my Taylor[ and me for that matter] have the same problem with the saving. I believe in the 10% but in the year of getting ready for college, every penny will count. I wish I had the extra to try and save but I am trying to find a way. You are a gifted and caring young man.
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