The
future is something my boyfriend, Jacob and I talk about almost every day. We
have been together for a little over two years, so our plans have been set and
stone for a while. These plans consist of living my American Dream of being
successful.
The
first leap to success would have to be finishing high school. Shortly after
that Jacob and I plan to move. Something we found out in the early time of our
relationship is that we are both absolutely in love with Miami, Florida.
Therefore, it is only natural that this is where we plan on moving. Of course,
neither of us has actually been there. With this in mind, we took the liberty
of planning a trip. My senior year is next year, and my parents have been
saving for my senior trip since before I was even brought into this world.
Since they are both on board with mine and Jacob’s plan, they have agreed to
let us take my trip a summer early! This is great for Jacob and me because my
parents have also agreed to take Jacob along and even let us choose the place.
Miami, here we come!
Prior
to moving to this amazing dream place, Jacob and I have also chosen our future
careers. Jacob has chosen to become a cardiologist, a lifelong dream of his.
Me? I could not decide on just one career so I have decided to become a hair
stylist to pay my way through nursing school, where I will go to become a
registered nurse.
The
cost of living in Miami vs. the cost in Batesville, AR is a huge difference.
Research shows that the average grocery cost in Miami is $105 and the cost of
food in Batesville is only $96. Although food is a big part of living, we will
also need a house. The cost of housing is 45% cheaper in Batesville. This will
be difficult but we have both agreed to stick to our jobs so paying for these
expenses will not become a problem.
All
of these leaps to success will be difficult, but I know Jacob and I can do it.
Once we do, we will both be living my life-long American Dream.
