This was my first weekend with nothing to do all summer, so naturally I had lots of time to sit and think. I started to think about a few things that I want to accomplish in the next year. I realized that most of the goals I have are things that will take longer than a year to achieve, so I had to simplify things a bit. If I was living at home and working, I would definitely have saved enough money to get myself back to Europe by now. Mostly because I live on my own and have several monthly expenses, it will take me a long time to save up the money for work permits, visas, etc. That is why my number one goal for the upcoming year is to find a job where I make significantly more income. This is a task that is much easier said than done, especially in the current job market. Wish me luck!