As the years go by, it seems logical that one would start to think about the future. We all dream about what our life is going to be like 10 years from now. Many of us probably have all kinds of goals for ourselves, and while we are aware that we might not get everything we hope for, having a set of goals in mind is really great. Ultimately, it gives us something to work for, and, for a few of the goals that we set, there is probably no room for compromise. Here is a list of what some of these future goals might be:

1. Have a career that I enjoy

I have worked hard my entire life. With all the years that go into getting a good education, I expect to have a career that I find to be enjoyable. It would be wrong to work so hard for so long to come out on the other side with nothing for yourself.

2. Find time to travel

We only have so much time on this earth, and as morbid as that sounds, it's true. We must take advantage of this time here. I want to see everything I possibly can while I have the chance to.

3. Get everything I can out of being young

Sadly, none of us stay young forever. So, we should all make sure we make the most out of every moment that we have. I want to go out with my friends and go on as many adventures as possible for as long as I possibly can.

4. Find someone who loves me for who I am

We all want to be loved; it's a want so innate that it cannot be extinguished. I don't want to have to settle for someone who doesn't appreciate all that I am as a person. I want to be loved and I want to love, unconditionally. I know my person is out there; we all have one. We just have to find them.

5. Get married

Good luck finding a girl who has not dreamed of getting married since she was little. Most of us have been shopping for our wedding dress since we were about 9 years old. I am so excited to experience what I know will be one of the greatest days of my life.

6. Start a family

Since day one, family has been everything to me. I don't know what I would do without my own family, and I cannot wait until I can expand that love and start a family of my own.

7. Be a great parent

I know that I will never be the best parent in the world; that title is already held by my parents, but I plan to be a parent who does everything I can for my kids. I want to have a safe home where my children know that they are loved and supported, a home like I grew up in.

8. Be successful in my career

No matter what goal I set for myself in life, I always want to be successful. If I am doing a job that I love, then I want to do it really well. Doing this will help me secure everything else that I wish to accomplish in my lifetime.

9. Make sure my parents have everything they need/want

As I have said, I have the world's greatest parents. Everything I have ever needed in my life, my parents have provided, and if there is ever anything that I want, they do all that they possibly can to make sure I have that too. One day I know I will be able to pay them back for all of that, but in reality, they deserve more than I could ever give them.

10. Leave a legacy that I can be proud of

When I am 85 years old, sitting in my rocking chair and looking back on my life, I do not want to have any regrets. I want to get everything I can out of this life. I want to look back and know that I had an impact on those around me and that my time on this earth was not wasted.