An order of happiness with a side of joy...

I am one of those college students that tends to think about everything in advance, plan way ahead and just get ahead of myself. I wish I could spend a little more time living in the moment, but that's just not realistic for my personality. So, where do I see myself in 20 years? As a 41 year old, I see myself happily married for at least 15 years, two to three kids, decent job or stay at home mom, living somewhere close to Oak Ridge or Knoxville and just loving all the little things about life and love. If you couldn't tell, I've thought about it. I also aspire to be successful and get my degree in the process, but, to me, measuring success is always asking to be let down. There are ways to be positive and optimistic about your life without constantly pushing for the best of the best in this world. There are ways to keep yourself full of joy and love without faking it and making a ton of money. Bitterness, greed and pride are not where I strive to be. If I can be my best self with a family that loves me for my best self then I'd say I have all that I need. That's where I see myself in 20 years. Happy. Full of joy for the life I've been given.