Monday 11 June 2018

My Five Year Goals



My absolute beautiful friend Kiah, who if you don't know already you should check out because she is amazing, did this blog post a while ago and it gave me the idea to do one for myself, so thanks babe for posting it and giving me the idea! I don't like to say I have a plan in life, I have goals and I work hard to achieve them but I also believe that you have to put the effort in and what is meant to be will happen. So instead of calling this "my five-year plan", I've decided to name it "My Five Year Goals"

Six Months to One Year

| Make Our New Home A Home | If you're one of my regular readers then you'll know that I recently moved home and since we're buying our home and never plan to ever move again I am so excited to set everything up properly and make our house a home.

| Go on Honeymoon | If you follow me on my twitter account then you'll know already but if not, my husband and I are finally having our honeymoon after being married for over three years. We were planning to go to Llandudno in June but have had to sadly cancel it due to some personal family reasons - we're hoping to go after the summer now instead. I would really love to hear any recommendations for Llandudno; things to do, places to eat, etc.

| Celebrate My 30th Birthday | I really can't believe I'm turning thirty years old this July, I still feel twenty-one! I haven't exactly decided full details of what I want to do for my birthday yet but I'm hoping that it is going to be a fabulous birthday and one I will remember in years to come.

| Rescue Another Animal | I really want to add another animal member to our family, because of Daisy's anxiety we can't get another dog or a cat or bird etc, but I would maybe like to adopt some fish or maybe a hamster or two. If anyone can recommend me some tips on how to introduce new animals to pets who have anxiety I would be so grateful?

| Buy A New Wheelchair | I've had my wheelchair now for just over ten years so I think it's time that I buy another one. I just want a basic black or silver one, nothing special but I'm looking forward to shopping and choosing a new one.

| Double My Following Count | This is a little "big headed" I know but I would really like to double my following count on Twitter within a year. I know it won't happen but I can still wish, hope and dream right?


Two Years to Three Years

| Pay Off Our Wedding Loan | I'm unsure if I've mentioned this on my blog before but when Phil and I planned to get married our wedding was all set to take place in August 2016 but my grandfather took ill and we had to move our wedding forward so we were married within ten weeks and since we didn't have enough savings at the time we decided to take out both take out a loan each from the bank. Phil's £2,000 loan has been paid off but my £10,000 loan we are still paying off. At the moment we only have under £3,000 to go with it so I'm hoping that it will be all paid-off and we can be dept free. Thankfully taking out our loans were all worth it and my grandfather is on the mend and doing well.

| Take A Holiday | I already know that I want to take a holiday within a few years as it took us three years to be able to have our honeymoon that I really wouldn't like to wait this long for another holiday. There are so many amazing places that I would like to visit and explore too so I'm hoping we can have another holiday in a few years.

| Buy A New Car | Our car is a silver Vauxhall Corsa and although a lot of people make fun of us for having it, we love it, it's our little baby and it's never let us down. However, I would love to have a new car in a couple of years which has a bigger boot on it because with "Betsy" we can't fit in my wheelchair and our shopping bags so whenever we go shopping it always ends up on the back seat of the car and we can't fit anyone else in it. A new car with a bigger boot would be really helpful.


Four Years to Five Years

| Own A Motorhome | I would really adore owning a small motorhome so that Phil and I can just pack it up for a weekend and go travelling. So many of my happiest childhood memories from when I was a little girl were spent on some holiday park in my grandparents' caravan in Wales. I would really love to own a motorhome so I could do that again and travel around more of the UK and maybe even into Europe.

| Start Our Adoption Process | If you've followed me for a while you'll know already that my husband and I lost our little girl a few years back on Christmas day whilst I was 17 weeks pregnant. Due to health problems, we have decided that it would be safer for myself and a baby if we don't have a baby "naturally" and adopt a toddler or child instead. We don't see adoption as the child not being ours, he or she will be our child no matter how they were conceived or where they came from, we just want to make a child's life happy and filled with love. 


What are your big goals for the next five years?


With love, Alisha Valerie. x

62 comments:

  1. Such amazing goals, I know you'll achieve them my lovely!

    Love, Amie ❤
    The Curvaceous Vegan

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  2. I love how you have planned it out xx

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  3. I love this idea for a blog post!
    These are amazing goals, good luck with achieving them x

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  4. Gosh, you've been through a lot the past couple of years it seems. I'm happy for you that your Grandad is doing okay now, but I bet that was a scare! I love having a five year 'open plan' or goals as you call yours. Something that you want to aim for, but not really constraining yourself to do all at once. Good luck with them honey!

    Lisa | Oh Luna

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  5. Amazing goals. ❤️I just know you're going to achieve them.
    I would love to have my own motorhome one day. I loved going away in one for the weekend when I was younger.
    Llandudno looks so nice πŸ˜€πŸ’•
    Clem xx
    http://www.clemloves.co.uk

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  6. I absolutely love posts like this. Thanks for being so honest as well with what you mentioned. I would really love to see more bloggers/influencers discussing things like debt, saving for a house, etc.

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  7. You have wonderful goals outlined here! I hope you get to go on a beautiful honeymoon. you and your husband definitely deserve it!

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  8. Goodness me these are big plans, I don't even like thinking ahead to next week! Good luck with them all!

    Jenny
    http://www.jennyinneverland.com

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  9. Adoption is so wonderful! x

    www.ofbeautyandnothingness.co.uk

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  10. You're adoption goal got to me, Alisha. I've lost a baby as well, so I can relate. I think your goal is so beaitiful. Good luck!

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  11. They’re such amazing goals and it’s fab to set yourself some. I’m sure you will do amazing with them.

    http://littlemissmelanie.com

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  12. Wow amazing goals and looks like you have really thought these through! Good luck with the adoption process and the loan repayment

    Kate xx
    www.mummywho.com

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  13. great goals! sorry about your loss but its amazing you are going to give a child a wonderful life x

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  14. I absolutely loved this post! It’s crazy how achievable everything is when you write it down, and how every little thing can work towards a bigger goal! I wish you all the best in achieving them, and I feel you on the wedding loan... I am so broke right now after my wedding!

    Mind if I did a post like this, please?

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    1. Of course you can! I'd love to take a read if you do so please tweet it to me, I'll give it a retweet and I'll have a read and leave a comment for you.

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  15. These are amazing goals! ♥️ I’m sure you’ll reach all of them ☺️

    lots of love, Jasmin
    // littlethingswithjassy.com

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  16. Some amazing goals here hun! I am sure making your home your home will fun and nice journey for sure.

    I definatly need a holiday soon haha

    Melissa |

    Moonlight Mel

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  17. Such a lovely post with great goals! I’m sure you’ll achieve them all, keep going and being determined; you’ll get there πŸ™ŒπŸΌ
    Liz xx

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  18. Aww, what great goals you have set. Good luck with all of them! You and your husband definitely deserve to enjoy a honeymoon after waiting this long!

    Amy,
    https://creativenails.uk

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  19. Oh wow! You’re so organized. Definitely something I should do also to stay focused on my goals. I do hope you accomplish these goals!!

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  20. So many major life events here! I can't even imagine 5 years time at the moment. It feels like such a long time! x

    Sophie
    www.glowsteady.co.uk

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  21. Thanks for sharing your goals! And congrats on buying a home!!!

    My goal for the next five years is get into pharmacy school and graduate with my MD. And hopefully move to NYC!

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  22. Wow! Lots of big things happening!

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  23. Aww these are such nice goals. I hope you achieve every one!

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  24. These are amazing goals and I'm sure you'll achieve them all! I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your little one but adoption will be such an amazing thing to do to give a child a loving home!

    Jess // foundationsandfairytales.wordpress.com
    xx

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  25. I wish you all the best with adopting, such a beautiful thing to do! xx

    Gemma Louise

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  26. such good plans! Glad your finally having a honeymoon!

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  27. This is such a great post! Good luck with it all and wishing you all the best to reach all your goals! This would be such a great post to look back on to!

    Jessica & James | www.foodandbaker.co.uk / www.foodandbakertravels.co.uk

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  28. Great goals for the future, love this post! I hope you enjoy your honeymoon and congratulations again for getting married!

    Amy | hookedonthemusic.com

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  29. Awhh, good luck with the adoption process! I actually really want to adpot a child when I'm older too! It would make a little girl/boy so happy!
    Aleeha xXx
    https://www.halesaaw.co.uk/

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  30. Good luck with the adoption process! πŸ’– I can't believe you're turning 30! You barely look 25!

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  31. Really hope you achieve all these goals Alisha!
    Emma | emmadrury.com

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