I am one of those people who enjoys to “live in the moment.” I don’t put much thought into the future because it could change at the drop of a hat, and I don’t like to think about the past because what’s done is done. With that being said, I do like to think of all of the things I have to look forward to in life as I grow up just because it keeps me motivated. There are so many opportunities for growth at 19 I haven't quite gotten to experience yet, and there are so many adventures awaiting me as my life progresses. These are just a few of the millions of things that many people have to look forward to in life.

1. Turning 18
2. Graduating high school
3. Getting your first REAL job/paycheck
4. Heading to college and being on your own
5. Stepping out of your comfort zone

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6. Not having a care in the world (for a short time)
7. Finding a hobby
8. Spontaneous road trips with your best friends
9. Getting your first boyfriend/girlfriend
10. Starting your college classes

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11. Learning, learning, and more learning
12. Certifying in your major/majors
13. Figuring out what you want to do when you’re older
14. Turning 21 – Your last big birthday before you just become “old”
15. Attending your favorite artists’ concerts

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16. Failing, but learning from your failures
17. Living in your own apartment
18. Graduating college
19. Stepping out into the real world on your own
20. Learning how to be independent, and taking your time to figure out what you want in life

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21. Getting your first credit card
22. Traveling the world
23. Buying your first car
24. The many sunsets/sunrises that will take your breath away
25. Meeting your future husband/wife

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26. Getting married to the love of your life
27. Planning your wedding
28. Going on your honeymoon
29. Buying your first house
30. Designing/decorating your first home

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31. Having “adult” parties where you get to host
32. Sitting on the couch drinking wine/beer with your spouse after a long day at work
33. Finding out you're going to be a parent
34. Having your first child
35. Building a family

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36. Learning how to raise a child to the best of your ability, and not being perfect at it
37. Watching your parents become grandparents
38. Spending sunny days outside enjoying the weather with all your favorite people
39. Spending rainy days in your pajamas, watching movies, and never leaving the couch
40. Your first Christmas/Holiday as a family

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41. Brunch on a Sunday morning with family and friends
42. Family vacations
43. Sending your first kid off to kindergarten
44. Impulsive date nights away from home
45. Watching your kids graduate high school and college

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46. Watching your kids find their soul mate
47. Becoming a grandparent
48. Making a bucket list and checking things off
49. Achieving happiness/being content with your life
50. Leaving a legacy

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When you are feeling like you don’t have any motivation to keep moving when you’re in a tough spot in life, think of all the amazing things you have to look forward to and it will keep you going. Look forward to the future with a positive attitude.

“Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see a shadow.” –Helen Keller