When You're Young, Dreams Are Possible to Achieve

I can't believe it's been over a month since I have wrote anything. Guess that's a good thing... I've been staying VERY busy throughout this deployment! So far, it's been going by pretty fast. I guess it helps that I knew what to expect this time.
So, I have some big news!
After a lot, and I mean A LOT of thinking, I have decided to move to Virginia early. Zach and I will be getting an apartment with one of our best friends, Tyler. Tyler is also on the Enterprise, so I have the best support system ever imaginable. In early October, I'm going to move into the apartment, and I plan on getting it all decorated before my two men come home. I CAN'T EVEN EXPRESS TO YOU HOW EXCITED I AM FOR THIS! I have been dreaming about living with him for so long now, and it's finally in motion!

My parents are not too happy about my decision. They both said that they can't stop me, but they do not agree with me. Even though that hurts, I'm alright with that too. I know what I want to do with my life, and I know that I have the drive and self-motivation to get myself where I need to be. Becoming a teacher has been something I have dreamed about for years, and I'll be damned if I don't make that happen. Zach and Tyler would kick me out of the apartment if they ever knew I was skipping class. They have made that very obvious.
When you're young, dreams are way more possible. I don't want to stay in Michigan being unhappy just because I'm away from Zach. Years wasted is a huge chunk of life that will never come back. That's why I refuse to be away from him longer than I have to be. My dream: Be a teacher, and have a happy family. Both of those things will come with time, but I might as well work toward those dreams sooner than later. Being young is all about figuring out who you are, and where you belong in life. I know that I belong right by his side. I have been happy for a while now, but every time I am with Zach, I feel radiant.
All in all, I wish that my parents could trust in my choices, but I will strive for what makes me happy in the mean time. Knowing that in four months I will be living in Norfolk waiting for the arrival of my other half and my best friend makes me smile whenever I think about it.


Life is short. If you aren't happy, do EVERYTHING and ANYTHING you can to change that. Be yourself no matter what. Never let someone hold you back from doing what you want to do. Your parents might have raised you, but it's your life now. Holding yourself back will diminish all chances of happiness. Never die regretting the time you lost.




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