My Dream # 1 Retire earily Quit my government job of 10 years. This was a well thought out, and prayed about decision; financially, emotionally, and mentally. I know they say if you hate then job leave it, but they don't mention when you love your job. I loved all of my coworkers, my bosses, my customers, gzz it was the best job I ever had. The loved me and I loved them. But the key to leaving any job or making any big or small decision is the feeling of it. In my case I knew it was time for me to go. Unknowingly I was preparing for it. Looking back, I was even reading articles on how other government workers planned to leave their jobs. It hard cause on one hand you got a sweet secure job and one the other your freedom. Hmmm. But the answer to me; my time is more valuable than anything on earth. I want to make the most of every second because we are passing through in this life. I didn't want to end up travelling when I retire and am old fart, no way! I want to take advantage that my mama can go out and about, now. Also it was easier for me since I don't have children at the moment. I did do a lot of research. I figured out that since I was in government for 10 years I had immediate reinstatement rights in case I wanted to go back in some years. A smart thing to do is leave your job with loving bridges not any burnt ones. My retirement fund TSP was safe in its nest egg. I recommend if anyone is thinking of quiting their job: Research!! Save!!! Think how do you want to live your life, what do you want to be doing with your precious time!!! Your answer will feel as a knowing!! You know the decision you have to make! It will feel right!
My Dream # 2 was to meet my baby cousins for the first time and spend time with them and with the rest of my family that I hadn't seen for many years. I am so blessed that I even got to be the God Mother of my gorgeous baby cousin, Kaely. I hadn't been around any babies before so this was an experience I wanted to feel, I even took care of all my 3 baby cousins (Thank God with help) for 2 weeks. I'm so thankful to have been able to accomplish this. I loved them so much!
My Dream # 3 was to travel travel travel. I'm thankful I saved saved saved to go to all the placed I had longed to see. I even got to go with my other family members which I dreamed of sharing with them. I have now been to:
1) Cruise to Alaska /
Road Trips to
2) All West Canada
3) Utah
4) Colorado
5) Idaho
6) Yellowstone National Park Wyoming
7) Grand Tetons
8) Monterrey, Mexico
9) Seattle
10) Austin, Texas
**I posted lots pics on my Facebook page. Goodness there are soo many beautiful places in this world, Im lucky I got to see all the places I'd dreamed of in Pinterest and I can't wait to visit more. Our next road trip to Florida Keys & California.
Dream # 4
My lill brother had left for a great job in Romania this past March. It was set to be a 18 month contract. We were super happy for him but were really missing him. But we all knew it was a move he had to make and that out of it, we would all benefit. So we made the best of it. Mom & I traveled while my brother traveled Europe and worked. Pretty great for all of us. Then last month he gave us a surprise, he met the girl of his dreams and also got a promotion job in Atlanta GA with no other than the amazing government agency I had left (NIH). Best agency National Institute of Health. See how things work :) I'm so thankful. We thought we wouldn't see him tell late next year but God works miracles. So we all just moved to Atlanta, GA and were loving it. It is beautiful!!! Very lush and full of things to do.
Dream # 5
Live in a beautiful and convenient home close to my brothers new job in Atlanta. Moving to Atlanta was tough especially for my mom. We were dreaming of finding the best most beautiful place for all of us to live. So true is the saying to trust in God! He lead us to the most beautiful convenient spot to live. Luxurious, safe, and close to my brothers job. Its a beautiful thing to love where you live, your environment. Its uplifting and necessary for the soul..
I share my dreams with you because I want you to see how magical & easy it is to achieve each one of your dreams. Faith in God and yourself is all you need. He will always lead you to the perfect path. Your always at the perfect place, at the perfect time, with the perfect people. You don't have to worry that you missed out on anything because your always perfectly on time to what's meant for you.
Its so much fun to dream, when you want something you got it all. Your living!!! It tastes so sweet to know its already yours. I'm savoring you guys dreams already and dang are the sweet & juicy!! Love you guys :)