The Plot

Long Term Goals:

1. Own a condo in the Phoenix area.
2. Finish school.

Short Term Goals:

1. Get a job finalized.
2. Get a car.
3. Move into Studio Apartment
4. Start classes up for Fall '11.
5. Find 2nd job for nights & weekend.
6. Save $$ for Condo.

Goals #1 & #3 should be realized within a week or two. Hopefully by that time, some pieces will have fallen into place, so that I can make a down payment on a car (goal #2).

I should really get to work on Goal #4 before I find a job, so that I can get some grants and other financial aid for school while I'm still unemployed.

Once I fall into the rhythm of  work and school, or perhaps even before then, I plan to seek out a second job for two reasons.

1. Extra Income
2. Keep me busy so that I don't fall into the trap of another relationship too soon.

Goal #6: Saving $$ for a condo. This will be done. I plan to only furnish my studio apartment with a couch and a bookshelf. Maybe some barstools for the breakfast bar, and maybe a small office desk. I will attempt to live at the bare minimum, but the items I do purchase will be quality - able to last years without replacement. So, the couch I buy will be well-made and the bookshelf sturdy. My kitchen will be spare - plain white dishes from IKEA. Inexpensive, but classy.

I know I'm going to miss sleeping in a real bed, but that will make it so much sweeter when my goals are finally realized.