My childhood dreams

I read a lot. A teacher who has left a great deal of influence on me encouraged me read ever since I was a little 8 year old. I tend to read books in a go. I am usually proud of doing that. However, today I came across a piece of text that I regret having read so quickly. I should have savored every word of it and I should have pondered over every statement that the man made in the book.
This book is called " The Last Lecture". It was written by Randy Pausch. I admire this man totally. To know more about this man and the book(which is a must read for every one alive), google it.

Here is what touched me the most.
It talked about achieving one's childhood dreams. Reading the word "childhood" always makes nostalgic. I loved my childhood. And talking about my dreams. As a kid, I never thought of anything as being a "dream". I  dreamed of things nevertheless. I thought about the book the whole day and came up with a few things I should decide to achieve out of my childhood dreams. So, I am going to write about what I liked and what I am going to about it.

1. I always wanted to be a strong and independent person.
Even as a little kid, though like every little girl I possessed a kitchen set, I never enjoyed playing with it. It was never "my thing". I hope to be just that, a strong independent lady who makes her own decision even if it will be to play with the kitchen set in future.

2. I always fancied knowing more than the two languages I knew.
I have always had this impulse to know more. Other cultures intrigued me. This inspired me to read. Though I could not go and actually see those cultures, I could still read stories about them.
So, I am going to keep learning languages as long as I can.

3. I loved to travel.
I have loved travelling. Though I don't make friends with people easily(I am working on that), I am able to talk to them easily. I like to go out and see  places, meet new people and I like it if it is a new one each time.
So, I am going to take many vacations, or even better, take up a job that involves a lot of travelling(and that will not be of a air hostess).

4. I loved to write.
And that is quite obvious because if I am actually sitting and penning it down, I should really be enjoying doing it. So, I am going to make sure I get at least one book published some time.

5. I always loved my family and friends.
I love to have people who love me, around me. So, even when I leave home, I am going to make sure that I am always surrounded by lots of people whom I love and who love me. Even later, I want a closely knit family and want to live in a home full of love.

This is what I have thought of doing until this minute and will keep updating as and when I am able to recall things of the past.