+ When I was a young child, I wanted to be a veterinarian when I was older. However, after I found out that some of the animals die, and that I would have to tell the family - I immediately gave up that dream and decided that there was no way I could do that.
+ After that, I decided that I would be a novelist and make all of my money writing books. I absolutely love writing (even today), but once I entered high school, I realized that I don't have even a smidgen of the talent that amounts to any of my favorite authors'.. So I decided that was out.
+ Then, after camping one summer in Tennessee, I met a TVA officer. I knew, at once, that working with plants and animals was something I could see myself doing, and also loving. Well, not all things are as easy as they seem. I was on the college track to getting a degree and becoming a Forestry Technician, I signed up for several agriculture classes at my high school and joined FFA. I was extremely happy and prepared - or so I had forced myself to believe.. A few complications prevented me from following that dream, so I dashed it away with the others.
+ I realized that my heart was in 'business' and that I had a knack for it. So, I took several high school business classes and the like. Aced them all. I had decided to open a bakery to manage. Well, I researched it alot, only to find out that you have to have a crap-ton of start-up money in order to open a bakery. So, it would take me several years before I could even hope to own my own bakery. This dream lasted until about a year after high school since - guess what - you don't have to attend college and have fancy degrees to legally open a bakery, all you need is the knowledge, ability, perseverance, and money to do so.
+ Eventually, that dream was lost amongst the others as my life continued on. One day, after discussing several things with my best friend, I decided I wanted to open up an equine sanctuary. It seemed perfect. All of my life, I always imagined myself living in a farm-type setting. I could never live in the city.. I would miss everything about the country (except for the heat!). I have done as much research as possible about all of this. It isn't out the window yet - but it isn't priority numero one, either.
Let's see how it all works out..
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