My Goals and Dreams
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about what I want long-term—not just in work, but in life. One of my biggest dreams is to live by the sea. Not in a touristy resort town, but somewhere quiet, with crooked little streets and locals who know your name. Somewhere I can grow herbs, walk to the market, and actually feel rooted.
I also really want to travel through Japan—slowly. Not just ticking off Tokyo and Kyoto, but spending time in the countryside, learning about regional food, maybe even staying with local families. I love the idea of not just visiting a place, but absorbing it.
And if I’m being honest, I’ve always wanted to learn the cello. I’ve played around with piano and guitar, but the cello has this rich, moody sound that just gets under your skin. It feels like the kind of instrument you have to grow into, and I love that. It’s a skill I’d like to build over time—just for myself.
Vocabulary:
crooked – not straight or evenly shaped; often used to describe streets, paths, or lines that wind or bend irregularly, “We wandered through the crooked alleys of the old town, each one leading somewhere unexpected.”
feel rooted – to feel connected or settled in a place, “After years of moving around for work, she finally felt rooted in the small mountain village.”
tick off – to complete or visit items from a list, often quickly, “He ticked off all the major museums in Paris in just two days, barely stopping to enjoy them.”
absorb (a place) – to take in and fully experience the atmosphere, culture, or feeling of a location,
“She spent a month in Morocco just walking through markets and talking to locals, trying to absorb the culture.”
cello – a large string instrument with a deep, rich tone, played sitting down with the instrument between the knees, “He practiced the cello every morning, filling the apartment with low, warm notes.”
moody – having a dramatic, emotional, or atmospheric quality; can also describe something that evokes strong feelings,
“The soundtrack was dark and moody, perfect for the film’s rainy, reflective scenes.”
gets under your skin – affects you deeply or emotionally, often in a lasting way, “That film really got under my skin—I kept thinking about it for days afterward.”