Open Thread: Life Expectations

by Kelly

What are your life expectations? So many of us want the white picket fence, the kids, the car and the husband or wife. While it’s great to dream big and think positively about the future, how strongly do you hold onto your expectations? Are you setting yourself up for disappointment or would you rather try and fail than to have never tried at all?

Since I’m plagued by writer’s block lately, I’d like to have an open thread discussing…you! What are your goals? Did you think your life would turn out a certain way, but when you look back you realize you’re somewhere you never expected to be?

Personally, my life has taken the course I’d expected (so far). I’d always dreamed of going to college, and now I’m almost in my senior year. After graduation, I hope to get a great career and find a significant other…but what if it doesn’t go as planned? My mother cautions me not to count on anything too much, because life can take unexpected turns. For example, she never expected to raise my brother and me as a single mother, but divorce happens and life happens. I’m still hoping my life turns out the way I want it to, but I try to keep my mind open to the many different possibilities.

What are your thoughts?

I was inspired by this article about Michelle Obama in which she discusses her career & life plans and how her career took second place to Barack’s goal to become President. She is happy with how things turned out, but it made me think about personal expectations and plans. At what point are someone else’s plans more important than yours? Are you willing to make that sacrifice?

Guess I’m just having a reflective Valentine’s Day :-) (Speaking of which, Happy Singles Awareness Day!)

xo,
Dollface