Things I'm looking forward to

Sometimes, when you're feeling down about yourself, it's good to do some thinking ahead. Right now may feel really sucky, but the future could be great! Every day I do a list of things I'm looking forward to. And guess what??? There are a lot of things to look forward to!!!
It's so easy to focus on the negative, but there are so many good things to think about.

Here's my list... I am looking forward to:
- Getting my pet rats, Drew and Annie, to live with me! They are sweet pets and I miss having them to play with. Once I get permission I will be able to have them :) They only live a couple years so I want to spend as much time with the furry babies as I can!!

- Getting out of residential housing and into independent living.... right now I am under pretty strict supervision. All chemicals, sharp objects, and medicines are locked up. I depend on the staff in the house for everything. When I get to my goal weight and maintain there, I will be able to move out and have some more independence. BOY am I looking forward to that. Waking up, having what I actually want for breakfast, not being watched 24/7. Being able to walk where I want. There will be more room to mess up, but I am determined to stay healthy! I can't wait to be in regular housing.

- Going back to school. My ideal goal would be to take some community college classes in the fall and then transfer to university. I want to get my Bachelor in Social Work, and there is a university right near me that has a great social work school! I just have to stay healthy, and school will be an option!


- Traveling to New Orleans to visit my grandma, my best friend, and my KITTY! I want to visit over winter break, and if I can stay healthy I think it's an attainable goal. Get on a plane and visit the city and people I love so much and miss like crazy!

Some long term goals...
- Being OUT of treatment completely
- Getting DUCKY BACK!!
- Living on my own
- Being truly healthy and recovered
- Having a boyfriend
- Graduating from college
- Going to grad school
- Getting a job as a social worker
- Getting married
- Having a family

So many things to look forward to!! Sometimes in the grips of sadness and hopelessness I forget about the good things that could happen.
Never give up because so many opportunities are awaiting you!!