Adamized Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 "It's April 16th 1992, there was a riot on the streets tell me where were you?" Gotta love Sublime, Anyways, here I am at the end of my Junior year in Highschool, and summer is starring me in the face. What do I want to do? Work. My dream is to buy my own 5th gen Camaro SS. I'm fortunate enough to not worry about paying for college, but I've been in love with 5th Gen's design ever since the concept in 06 I think, My dream, most likely not reachable in one summer, is just a dream. What's your dream? In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure. – Bill Cosby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidg Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 CBR600 by the end of summer! New camaro is a decision you should probably steer away from in your age range. Insurance will be a killer even if you can find a way to afford it. Coming from a guy who made that decision to buy an expensive car at a young age. Wait until you make money and can easily buy toys to do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Tegeler Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 My goal is to own a home within 6 years..by the end of the summer own a subaru WRX. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3PedalMINI Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Build my Williamsburg replica home with a detached garage on a nice lot of land with a good woman to share it with. And my Audi R8 V10, 06 Leguna Seca M3, Ford F350 w. banks power and a Audi A8l as my daily driver. I would also get a Aventador but because they dont offer it in stick i wont buy it so it will be replaced with either a nobel or gumpert apollo. I also wouldnt mind having a dump truck and a cat 450e backhoe loader But realistically i would be the happiest man alive with my williamsburg replica, my garage and a good woman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMADreamer Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 I used to have dreams, big ones, but quite honestly they have all slipped away. Now there is just life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savi01 Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Currently, biggest dream is to just get through college, get my degree, and get a good job. Hopefully then all my other dreams will fall into place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueGenCoupe Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 I have soo many dreams I don't even know where to begin. 1st dream of mine as a child was to make it to the NHL. This dream went down the drain 2nd dream was to become a police officer... I'm still pursuing this goal 3rd is to win the lottery 4th to own a Ferrari or Lamborghini 5th dream to own a nice home and have a well paying job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dipolley Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 If I would have seen this thread earlier, I would have said a peice of carrot cake. But I realized that dream, so all is well. To be 100% out of debt for the first time in 15 years. I am about $4500 away and that includes my car, credit card, etc. So almost there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mongosg8 Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Concentrate on what you will be doing your senior year. Important classes you will need for college ..What college you plan on attending and what you would like to do with yourself. Material things are just that ..material.. education is priceless. In today's economy you need to be prepared so prepare yourself mentally. Your last year in high school will be a blast but an experience you can look back on. Take the bull by its horns and take responsibility for yourself. Now is the time. Mom and Dad are not going to provide for you forever and you will appreciate one day when you can support yourself and a family. Makes you feel great inside. Once you have achieved these goals ..Than you can sit back and look at what you accomplished and appreciate all the toys you now can afford to purchase. A camaro and sport bikes and others will all fall into place.. do not rush it.. work hard & strive for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug123 Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Hold off on buying toys and getting in debt. Work your tail off at any job you get between now and graduating college, so you have good references and a highly developed work ethic. Learn to work smarter not harder. If they ask for extra hours, always take it as long as it doesn't interfere with your studies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matts88yj Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Current dream is finally finding that house and garage that I can call my own and have my awesome girlfriend finally move up to this area. I could make this post a heck of a lot longer but nobody wants to hear about the specs of my dream house and shop and life. Plus I'm sure everyone on here has some form of A.D.D. I mean who wouldn..... Oh look a bird!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 My dream is to live happily with my wife and child/children and be able to enjoy what has been given to me. What ever car I get is trivial at best. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mongosg8 Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 ^^ Nicely stated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChargerMatt Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Short term: Have some fun and relax over the summer while taking a couple courses Mid term: Graduate with honors Long term: Have a job in a company where they encourage professional and personal growth in a position of ever-increasing responsibilities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marylander Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Be careful what you wish for... having a $35K car at age 18 will own YOU. Lots of money to buy, insure, drive, upkeep, etc. Honestly I'd give a lot of thought to having a decent $5K car, working less, experiencing more, and focusing on other things. Think about it... having that car is going to influence where you go to school (parking?), where you live, how much you can afford to spend on that amazing girl you meet, etc. It'd be a HUGE shame if you missed out on education or experiences because you were worried about a car. We'd all love to have hyper exotic cars, huge houses, etc, but unless you're mega wealthy every new material thing begins to own you, bit by bit. Simplicity, on the other hand, is beautiful. The less you spend on stuff the freer you are to seize opportunities, do the things you want, and retire earlier. My dream: working less and spending more time fixing up my little old boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikegeaney Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 My dream is to not be a grandfather until I am at least be 55! Having 2 teenage daughters is no bargain... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveVY Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Be careful what you wish for... having a $35K car at age 18 will own YOU. Lots of money to buy, insure, drive, upkeep, etc. Honestly I'd give a lot of thought to having a decent $5K car, working less, experiencing more, and focusing on other things. Think about it... having that car is going to influence where you go to school (parking?), where you live, how much you can afford to spend on that amazing girl you meet, etc. It'd be a HUGE shame if you missed out on education or experiences because you were worried about a car. We'd all love to have hyper exotic cars, huge houses, etc, but unless you're mega wealthy every new material thing begins to own you, bit by bit. Simplicity, on the other hand, is beautiful. The less you spend on stuff the freer you are to seize opportunities, do the things you want, and retire earlier. My dream: working less and spending more time fixing up my little old boat. Like many of us, I dreamed of having more 'stuff'. And I lived much my dream. Having that stuff was sorta fun, but it cost me more than I ever thought it would, relationally, financially and spiritually. Over the years I have learned that having the stuff is not nearly as important as the people you share it with. An old jingle from a kids radio program, Jungle Jam, has haunted my memories for years, "It seems to me, the more you have, the more you have to have to take care of the things you have" My dreams have changed over the past few years. People come first now; love my family, be debt free and live simply so that a couple toys or hobbies can be enjoyed with my family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marylander Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Like many of us, I dreamed of having more 'stuff'. And I lived much my dream. Having that stuff was sorta fun, but it cost me more than I ever thought it would, relationally, financially and spiritually. Over the years I have learned that having the stuff is not nearly as important as the people you share it with. An old jingle from a kids radio program, Jungle Jam, has haunted my memories for years, "It seems to me, the more you have, the more you have to have to take care of the things you have" My dreams have changed over the past few years. People come first now; love my family, be debt free and live simply so that a couple toys or hobbies can be enjoyed with my family. exactly my way of looking at things now, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Like many of us, I dreamed of having more 'stuff'. And I lived much my dream. Having that stuff was sorta fun, but it cost me more than I ever thought it would, relationally, financially and spiritually. Over the years I have learned that having the stuff is not nearly as important as the people you share it with. An old jingle from a kids radio program, Jungle Jam, has haunted my memories for years, "It seems to me, the more you have, the more you have to have to take care of the things you have" My dreams have changed over the past few years. People come first now; love my family, be debt free and live simply so that a couple toys or hobbies can be enjoyed with my family. Yep! Been there done that and have the toys and pictures of the toys to prove it. lol I have a family now and THAT is my priority. I'm not saying I won't get nice cars and other toys, but that's not my priority anymore. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diggerdan11 Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Hold off on buying toys and getting in debt. Work your tail off at any job you get between now and graduating college, so you have good references and a highly developed work ethic. Learn to work smarter not harder. If they ask for extra hours, always take it as long as it doesn't interfere with your studies. :iagree::iagree: I wish I would have listend to that advice when I was younger. I had everything paid for in High School, My Vehicle, Insurance, Gas. My College was paid for, I had a nice vehicle, and I worked full time. But of course I wanted More and More, So I sold my truck and got into debt when I was in College, then after College I traded for my current truck got way int debt and started living above my income level so I racked up some Credit Card Debt. Well After years I finnaly paid off all my debt including Credit Cards, and Vehicles. I bought a house for super cheap and now im living debt free and loving it! I wish I could have lived like this since I was your age. Save and Save. you dont have to have a brand new car at your age. Save every penny you can and when your done with college you can get whatever vehicle you want and pay cash for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diggerdan11 Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Like many of us, I dreamed of having more 'stuff'. And I lived much my dream. Having that stuff was sorta fun, but it cost me more than I ever thought it would, relationally, financially and spiritually. Over the years I have learned that having the stuff is not nearly as important as the people you share it with. An old jingle from a kids radio program, Jungle Jam, has haunted my memories for years, "It seems to me, the more you have, the more you have to have to take care of the things you have" My dreams have changed over the past few years. People come first now; love my family, be debt free and live simply so that a couple toys or hobbies can be enjoyed with my family. Exactly My Dreams use to be very trivial. I wanted a huge house, fast cars, lots of toys etc.... But the only way those dreams are going to happen is if I win the lottery and thats a 1 in a zillion chance. My Dreams Now are much simpler Find a Great Girl, Get Maried and Settle Down: Check Buy a House: Check (found a fixer upper and having a blast working on it) Stay Debt Free: So Far So Good I want to Keep it that way Become a Franchise Restaurant Owner: Working twords it, maybe when the market gets better. Put a Large Chunk of Every pay check into savings: Check Have Kids: Eventually, not till after my wife is done with College Now I know it may not be possible to be tottaly debt free, We had to take out loans for my wifes college but not that much. And I know eventually im going to buy a larger home and will have payments, and if I ever get the oppertunity to own my own restaurant I will have to take out loans to buy, but I never want to live above my means ever again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 I was lucky enough to be taught to only spend money you have. I bought everything but the house using cash. I HATE debt. Heck, I paid off my wife's 26,000 dollar school loan last spring in one lump sum. Would have cost us 11,000 in interest if we'd paid it by the terms. NO THANKS! Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Tegeler Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 I am with Chew on that, When I bought my new furniture, TV and laptop and anything else I only pay with cash. Never have to worry about debt then. I have never had a credit card in my life just the good ole debt card Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Adam's Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 My dream is that Tanner finds a comfortable place in this world and never feels limited by his autism... everything else doesn't matter if I can't make that happen for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Slow Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 My dream is to not be a grandfather until I am at least be 55! Having 2 teenage daughters is no bargain... < - - - -I'm dreading their teen years too, I think I'll tell them they have to stay four years old. As to the OP: I want to live long enough to walk my girls down the aisle after they've graduated college and before they give me grandchildren. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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