Appreciations and Aspirations

Sometimes I take my opportunities for granted, but I am trying to really appreciate every little thing that life has to offer and the people who matter most to me. God has blessed me in many ways, but also given me many aspirations for the future.

Top 10 Things I Appreciate:

1. My family who supports me emotionally and monetarily. They always want to see me succeed and be happy with my decisions.
2. Justin who constantly challenges me, opens my eyes and loves me unconditionally.
3. My fabulous friends who I know I can call for support any time I need it, are amazing people in their own ways and are tons of fun :)
4. A great education that prepared me for my career path - shoutout to the Mizzou J-school!
5. The opportunity to study abroad in London - one of the greatest experiences of my life. I can't wait until I have the opportunity to go back and possibly even live abroad.
6. My health - I mean I still get the occasional cold and don't necessarily have the best family medical history, but overall I strive to live a healthy and fit lifestyle.
7. Chocolate - seriously sometimes it provides comfort like nothing else.
8. My inner drive, it keeps me going when the going gets touch and pushes me to be better in all aspects of my life.
9. Business trip to Santa Monica with JWT gave me the opportunity to experience a totally different lifestyle and meet some great people.
10. My intelligence - I mean, I know I didn't get a perfect ACT score (ahem my little brother) but I did pretty well for myself in school.

Top 10 Aspirations:
1. Get a promotion - preferably sooner than later :)
2. Go on a cruise, I love warm weather and the ocean.
3. Live in the actual city, I mean Suburbia is super exciting but living in the city has always been my dream.
4. Own my own business, maybe a restaurant or a boutique.
5. Make something of myself that I might be able to rub elbows with the stars or high society.
6. Get a higher degree than a bachelor's degree.
7. Get married to the man of my dreams and live happily ever after.
8. Return to Mizzou for Homecoming every year if possible (I am already planning the tailgate for this year) to reunite with college friends.
9. Buy a car, as much as I have appreciated the hand-me-downs I think that sounds very satisfying.
10. Give a substantial amount of time and/or money to a charity that I strongly support.