It's been a while since I last posted something on this site, but I've been busy. I've been through an emotional rollercoaster for the past two weeks, maybe for the past few months. Since I am turning 24 tomorrow, I feel that this would be the perfect opportunity for me to look within myself and make some changes/vows that I need to keep true. As well, I want to add some things that I want to accomplish in my life.

*I will never sacrifice my soul, energy, emotions, and everything to a person who does not love, like, or respect me
*Referring to the above statement, I want to maintain my integrity in all relationships
*I need to learn how to take things less seriously and less personally, just in general, as well in relationships
*I want to travel around the world, and visit/live/teach/work/learn in as many countries as I can (This can be accomplished by joining the Peace Corps, Peace Boat, and other related activities if necessary!)
*I want to be the best teacher I can be to my students, and learn how to advocate for them and their rights. This can take place either in public schools in America and/or abroad as well.
*I want to live/work/study in NYC or DC at some point (enough said!)
*I want to continue my higher education and either receive a PhD or Ed.D someday
*I want to have at least one fulfilling, satisfying, honest, beautiful relationship with one man at some point in my life
*I want to operate educational programs that promote peace and intercultural understanding among young people and children (Perhaps be like Oprah and open schools--as well as end the public school crisis as well)

Will I be able to accomplish all of these goals? It remains to be seen.