The American Dream
The American Dream. When I was younger and heard this I would think it meant being wealthy, famous, or something extraordinary. But this has greatly changed for me. Now I see it as opportunity. Opportunity to grow and progress. Opportunity to become something from nothing. Opportunity to pursue a realistic dream. To me, it now means that it doesn't matter where you come from. That if you work hard, you can have a better future. Children that have lived in poverty can receive a good education, get a reliable job, and have a better life. That they aren’t trapped in a pit of despair, and can climb out with effort. It is physical, financial, and mental safety. The American Dream is not always glamorous, but it should be reliable safety and security.
My American Dream is not unsound, special, or creative. As I have matured so has my dreams. The broad and unchanging picture of my dreams, and I think most people's dreams, is to be happy. I want to be financially secure. To have a family, and to be healthy. The dynamic part of my dream, that I adjust frequently, is my occupation. As of lately I am aspiring to become a orthodontist and eventually have my own practice. This way I have an interactive job, a stable job, and I will be self employed. I believe the American Dream still exists and it is achievable.
My American Dream is not unsound, special, or creative. As I have matured so has my dreams. The broad and unchanging picture of my dreams, and I think most people's dreams, is to be happy. I want to be financially secure. To have a family, and to be healthy. The dynamic part of my dream, that I adjust frequently, is my occupation. As of lately I am aspiring to become a orthodontist and eventually have my own practice. This way I have an interactive job, a stable job, and I will be self employed. I believe the American Dream still exists and it is achievable.