āI didnāt always know what I wanted to do, but I always knew the kind of woman I wanted to be.ā Diane Von Furstenberg
For as long as I can remember, I spent a large portion of my time daydreaming about my future. Authoritatively strutting into a corporate office with a slick ponytail and a pencil skirt to handle business before grabbing a cocktail at an overpriced restaurant then heading home to my stylishly furnished apartment that had floor to ceiling windows. I was always motivated by the desire to have a career and be independent and even as a child, couldnāt wait to become the woman I had always imagined.
Iām continuously inspired by women ā strong, independent, fearless women that go after what they want and embrace the things they love. Those are the kind of women that I gravitate towards and prefer to be around, and growing up those were the women I was anxious to imitate. Iāve never had a problem complimenting women either. In fact, I secretly shout āyou go girl!ā when a boss babe and all her self-assurance pass me by. It doesnāt matter the relation, whether acquainted or strangers, thereās something I adore about a valiant woman.
Around the age of 17 I began making plans for my future and how I imagined it playing out went a little something like thisā¦ Go to college, get a degree, begin my career making significantly more than the national average for an entry-level position, and buy my first home. All by 25. With a white Range Rover thrown in there somewhere. Girl, please.
I completed undergrad and began my career almost two years ago and I now realize my dreams of instant gratification were a littleā¦ OK, a lot far-fetched. Iām an adult, but Iām constantly reminded that Iām still developing rapidly in my personal and professional life. The timing of my plan may not have been as accurate as I wouldāve liked, but Iām okay with that. At some point, we have to shake the idea of where we thought weād be and enjoy the process of getting there. I donāt mind doing the groundwork to get what Iām worth. When you know where you want to be and where you will eventually land, working for the things you desire becomes more enjoyable and less of a chore. Iām working towards being that woman who I envisioned 20 years ago each and every day and can honestly say Iām living the life that Iāve always wanted, even if it hasnāt come full circle yet. Nothing in nature blooms all year, be patient with yourself.
Knowing the kind of woman you want to be is the bigger picture and holds so much more weight than the everyday details of what you want to do or the things you want to have. Envision the future you want so that you know exactly where youāre headed, then take the necessary steps to get there, even if itās not within the time frame you imagined. Itās easy to second guess ourselves when things don’t go the way we want, but keep your confidence with you – you’ll need it. Having confidence in what you believe you can attain is so necessary in achieving it. You’ve got to believe it to be true for you.
Iām hoping that sharing my growth, experiences and goals will be beneficial to you, because I plan on tackling it all. Get excited about becoming the woman that you want to be, I know I am.
Love love love!! What a great way to start this Monday morning. Thank you. I look forward to reading your posts daily!
You Go Girl!!!
Thanks so much Chastiny! I appreciate you reading and the support too!
These things are true indeed! They’ll always be true …..great post. I’m enjoying this blog
I’m happy to hear you’re enjoying it so far! I’ve got some good things brewing, xx.
Great morning coffee, very motivational.
Thank you for reading boo! <3
This is so true! I was that girl when i was younger. my plan was to go to college, get my degree, start a great corporate job, wearing some bomb ass suits, having a home and a husband and by 30 get my masters.. well I’m 29 with a baby no husband yet but he has potential, great job but been in limbo for the past 9 years and currently BACK in school to get my undergraduate! but what i do know is that I’m not worried about how long it takes me to get to where i want to be in life as long as i don’t stop working my ass off to get there!
Isn’t life funny sometimes? We’ve got to take a ton of detours and reroute our paths, but we can still reach the desired destination. Keep on pushing, before you know it you’ll look up and be exactly what you imagined, while thinking how quickly time passed. Thank you for reading!
What a great motivational post! Thank you!!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it, thank you for reading Sheila!
Oh my dear! You’re so awesome! I love how driven you are, words written so eloquently while projecting your truth. Youthful, yet full of wisdom! I’m super proud of you! Love you dear!
Thank you SO much Mama E! I really appreciate your support <3
My favorite post thus far! I took the long way around sometimes, but I always got to where I was going. Still moving, too. š
I know that’s right! š Keep on pushing baby doll and thank you for reading!
Thank you …I truly needed this today.
I’m glad you enjoyed it, thank you for reading Rosie!
This is great inspiration! Thank you for this!
You’re very welcome! I hope you continue to read š
I absolutely just love how on point your articles are! Literally! For the 2-somethings grinding, you are right on target with how I feel and what I’m trying to do. Another awesome article!
This is such a great post by a like-minded woman! Somehow, I told myself I’d “have it all” by 25. Life comes at you fast!! It’s so easy to get caught up in the end result and not focus on the journey. Then, when life takes its course, we find ourselves getting lost in the obstacle and missing the objective!
This was a truly motivating and perfectly-timed post for this 24 year old still working to attain the vision. Thank you!
You’re very welcome! Thank you for reading š
Great read. I am glad I came across this blog too. It is funny how we plan out our lives thinking when we plan it out it will happen exactly that way. Detours and pitfalls happen but as long as you keep working through it you can still end up at your desired destination. #BLMGirls