Hopesanddreams

    Hopes and Dreams? Oh yeah. I have big plans. Way big. Behemoth big. Well, let's get started!

     First off, I do plan to go to college. Specifically, a small liberal arts school near a forest or a body of water. I need at least one of them. I plan to major in one or two of the following, theology, philosophy, or psychology. They all allow me to help people, and that is what life is all about. I see myself becoming either a writer, a theologist, or a pyschologist. Philosophers don't have jobs per se, so that is out. I might write about philosophy, and I plan to. I see myself working a little during the day at home, writing a little here and there. I get to live at home with my beautiful wife, who is self-sufficent as well. She will write too, but she also likes to paint portraits and the like. We have billions of children, and we would spend a large portion of the day with them. We would teach them right and wrong, and we would teach them ALL the biblical stories from the major books, The Bible, Koran, Talmud, the Vedas, and MORE. We might send one kid off to a Benedictine Monastery, just because that sounds very impressive. The other kid will go to a Buddhist Monastery. EVERY child will be proficent in the martial arts; I will not moderate that point of view.

     As to my wife, well, I have someone in mind right now, I always do. But really, marriage is overrated. It IS a religious institution, after all. I don't like having to conform, and if we just want to live together by common law or nothing, that would be fine too. I would still give her my solemn oath, to be with her in sickness and in health, etc. I put a lot more faith in oaths than I do in religious dogma. But back to my wife. I am flexible, for starters. But my ideal wife would be very independent, a free spirit, easy to get along with, very attractive (of course, but I'm not THAT picky), not Bulgarian (better safe than sorry, but if I ever fall in love with a Bulgarian, I'll be sure to update that), and someone who loves games, movies, and generally have a good time. She would also be Atheist/Agnostic/Buddhist/Free Lancer, and that leaves me with an open-minded woman. No traditional roles at my house, as I am a half-decent chef. I would make her favorite meals, and always do my very best to keep her happy. (As if the billion kids wouldn't make her happy, although I suppose that is good deal of childbearing, but hey, guys don't think about that until it is too late) We would travel all over the world, and we would adventure jungle, cities, the arctic, and so, so much more. Everything would be about making her happy, as that would make me infinitely happy. This isn't a personal ad, I really mean it.

    Music wise, anything but country. ANYTHING. I could even get used to rap, but I already listen to all other types of music. As for sex, well, I don't care about natural childbirth or anything. If it means saving my wife from unspeakable agony, I'd agree to it. I don't believe that sex is immoral before marriage, as I see it sacred by itself. The utter expression of one's feelings toward someone you love. The only problem I would have is if you had sex to manipulate someone. I hate it when I am used, and no one else should feel that way. Nor do I believe that contraceptions are bad, I would leave that up to my wife/girlfriend. As to the thorn of abortion, that isn't my choice, it is my wife's. I can only support her with whatever decision she makes. Whether it means getting on with life, or caring for my wife during her pregnancy, I would never leave her side.

     I want my children to grow up to be greater than me. I want them to learn from my mistakes, and to realize their true potential. I want to see them gain a self-identity; I want to see them grow up to have children of their own. I want to see them learn from their mistakes, and teach their kids more than I could have taught them. In short, I want to raise children that can think for themselves, care for themselves, but most importantly, be themselves. Having children is a magnificent blessing, and I don't plan on wasting such a golden gift.

    Don't get me wrong, I am single and unemployed. That doesn't mean I can't plan things in advance. Tell me what you think! I love all you guys, and tell me if I had a Freudian slip or something, like if I said Sam, Cathie, Christina, Shelly, instead of the generic "she". Sorry girls, I didn't mean it if I mentioned you, try to view it as flattery. At least it would save me from a whooping.