Goals - October 29, 2004

Goals

The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines a goal as “the end toward which effort is directed”. In my opinion a goal is something that takes time and energy to reach. Some goals are long term, such as having a career and or a family. Some goals are short term, such as passing an upcoming test or joining a club. I have many goals. Most of my goals are long term but I do have a few short term goals as well.

One of my long term goals is two goals in one. I want to graduate from high school and go to college. I can’t accomplish the latter without first accomplishing the former. Going to college has always been a long term goal of mine. This past summer I decided what college I want to attend. I am still going to tour more colleges this coming summer but I am 95% sure that I want to attend Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio.

Another one of my long term goals is to continue encouraging and supporting familiesand children with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). I feel so much joy when I can help another family in any way. I hope that one day there will be no more new families for me to help.

I have many short term goals relating to school, learning more computer codes, and maintaining friendships. I hope to complete all of these things in a short amount of time. When I complete these short term goals, I’m sure that I will make more.

Goals are important to everyone. My goals may be different from my friends but they are just as important to me as my friends’ goals are to them. I hope I can accomplish all my goals and continue to make more.