I have a huge enthusiasm for life. For adventure. For love. For learning.
One aspect of life I’ve found helpful in attaining goals & accomplishing adventures is to organize a 5 year plan. I first developed one in my younger years as I was moving through elementary school. At the time, my plans were remedial. Graduate the 8th grade, practice piano, etc…All worthy tasks for a growing 12 year old.
As I’ve progressed into adulthood my goals have changed. Wildly. From the time I was younger. Recently I got to talking with a friend of mine, Dru Darby, about life. We were relating to one another our hobbies & plans – and I realized I hadn’t publicly published a 5 year plan in quite some time.
So, I give you – my 5 year plan. It contains a mixture of personal & business life and portrays the goals I’d like to accomplish in my coming years. Hopefully by seeing my 5 year plan – it will ignite the flames in your life – and lead you to developing your own goals.
Once you’ve written them down – share with us your 5 year plan!
Years 1 & 2 – Mission
I just recently received my LDS Mission call to the Colorado Denver North mission. I’ll be leaving on January 13th, 2010 for a two year period in which I’ll serve the people of Northern Denver, Wyoming & Nebraska. I’m incredibly excited, and can’t wait to experience some new chapters in my life.
All blogging experiences will cease while I’m away. I’m thinking of it as a prolonged sabbatical. I will be blogging intensely all the way up to my departure.
My girlfriend and I will be marrying once I arrive back home in two years time. She’ll be joining me on all my adventures. Especially since she’s the one helping me come up with many of these plans. 
Year 3 – Schooling & World Travel
When I return from my mission in two years – I’ll be immediately enrolling in an independent study program with Brigham Young University. This will allow me to spend a year working on my BA, while still giving me the flexibility of travel. During this year (after marrying) I’ll be doing some travel/extended stay living. My plan is to spend this year and live in a few different locations around the world for a few months each. The destinations are still being decided upon, but here are my thoughts. Have any others I might be interested in?
- Cairns, Australia
- Tuscany, Italy
- Beunos Aires, Argentina
- Anchorage, Alaska
During this year I’ll also be blogging heavily & developing client websites – once again. Sadly, you’ll be stuck with me (once again) for some more crazy blog posts.
Year 4 – More Schooling
During this fourth year I’ll be relocating to the USA, and finishing my Bachelors degree at a “brick-and-mortar” college.
Year 5 – Medical School
Upon completion of undergraduate study – this will be the year when I take up medical school. It’s been a longtime dream of mine in pursuing the field of Neurosurgery. It’s my plan to continue blogging and embarking on web development throughout my entire college career – and hopefully into old age and beyond. Technology has always held a spark in my imagination & creativity.
Conclusion
Life cannot be planned perfectly. Hardships are thrown our way, and we’ll experience road-bumps. The important thing to remember is that we never let go of our dreams. Aim high, work hard – and accomplish what you’ve set out to do.
Although my plans may change – I’ve thrown some ideas out into the open; and I’m willing to work to make them happen.
The wonderful part – is that I can share my adventures with you. Thank you for reading – for supporting – and for being such wonderful friends. We may all live on remote corners of the Earth, but we’re all humans – able to share of our love and service for one another.
Share with us your future plans!
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