Childhood dreams

Are you currently living the life that you dreamed about as a child? If not what are the excuses and yes-buts that are standing in the way? How did you get to where you are at now? What sacrifices and choices did you make?

As a child, I dreamed of a lot of different career paths that I wanted to pursue. I remember my first toy stethoscope and the urge to be a doctor or veterinarian at such a young age. My dreams did not stop there. I had a very imaginative mind growing up. During my younger years, I wanted to be the first female pro-hockey player, garbage woman, house wife with twelve children, free-lance "bum" in California and physical therapist. The last dream was to work in the medical field, which led me to the place I am at now.

What were the barriers to fulfilling my dreams. How did I end up where I am now?  Going back to school, the third time around to become who I am now, was not easy. There were the fears of not succeeding, affordability, my battle with anorexia, and what if I could not take the pressure and had to drop out again? Well, I became a registered nurse, despite the barriers. The barriers and sacrifices I over came to get to where I am at now did not compare to the total gratification. It is so monumental and more significant than I could ever imagine.

Achieving my goals and reaching success, took a great amount of commitment. Commitment to me means getting up when you are down  and facing barriers you encounter on your journey. Making a change can be risky.Taking no risk at all, means nothing will change. The "You Go Girl" motto, adopted from my high school track coach, helped me stay on track. So think back and try to find your childhood voice. Pursue your dreams.

-A.N.T.