Looking Ahead

On August 7 the city of Gig Harbor had an open housing and a public hearing at the civic center where people could see the plan they have through 2030. They realized it was a long period of time but felt it was necessary as well. Currently the population of Gig Harbor is around 7000 and by 2030 would be another 3000 which would be around 10000. The major plan had to do with downtown, and what the plan for the area well be which includes new buildings, and businesses.

They made me realize that we should all make plans. For each of us plans will be different because of our ages. In 2030 I will be in the middle of retirement; for those with small children they will be going off to college. Also, there will be those who will begin retirement, and those who will be thinking about retirement.

As far as plans go it will begin with time. You may begin with today, then one month, one year, five years, ten years, and so on and so on. You can go on as far as you want. The most important part of the plans is to leave room for changes because likely there will be changes. I think this will be exciting because we will know changes will happen.

The next thing in the plans is setting up categories. The first two, and most important are health, and finances. We want to be able to be sure our health stays good or becomes good. Also, the finances are important to be sure we can accomplish our plans. The next category would be relationships. Under relationships you would have secondary categories. Those would begin with family, friends, and work. Also, may add vacation, and other important categories you may have. The most important thing about health is how you may continue to maintain good health or get good health. I would recommend beginning with eating habits along with exercise. As far as finances it would begin with savings along with retirement.

My recommendation with making plans is to begin with the short time. I would start with today, one month, and one year. After making those plans work your way into the longer plans.

I want to wish you a wonderful week, and see how your plans work out. Though things likely will change because we can’t predict our future even one day to the next day may you be blessed.