My American Dream

I believe that everyone has a different idea of what the American dream is and everyone interprets their dream differently. One person's dream could be about how they came to America to be happy while others could be about how they think the American dream is all about wealth and riches. Your American dream depends on how you were raised, what your goals are in life, your beliefs, where you live and so much more. It is called a dream because it is an idea of a perfect lifestyle that everyone thrives to have. Everyone has different dreams, goals and ambitions so, everyones American dream would be different depending on their desires. 

While I was in Belize a few years ago people would ask where I was from and when I would respond with California they would always have an awed expression on their face. They would think that I had the "perfect" American dream because I lived in a beautiful, wealthy state. They would continue to ask me questions about where I lived, if I had certain cars and how big my house was. This is what most people think of when they imagine the American dream, but this isn't what my American dream is. I may have been living an American dream, but in reality I wasn't living my American dream.

My American dream is that everyone is accepted, equal, safe and happy. I think that if the United States became a country where everyone could feel accepted, happiness and the feeling of security would come naturally. I want to live in a world where everyone can do as they please without fear of being judged or hurt for doing what they love/believe in. Although as a country we are not even close to having unity between every citizen, we are slowly becoming closer to peace. My favorite quote is, "Be the change you wish to see in the world," with this being said throughout my life I want to become involved in changing people's lives for the better. Yes I know that this dream is cliche, but it is what I would love to see happen across the nation and I strive to help in the best way I can. To follow my American dream I plan on going into a major that benefits people and allows them to feel safe in the world. 

As well as my dreams for others and what I would like to see in the world, part of my American dream is happiness for myself. I consider myself a very happy, outgoing young women and I this helps me strive for the part of my dream of happiness. As I grow up and start to have a family of my own we don't need to be rich, my family just has to know that I love them. As long as we were happy as a family and we have the power of love my American dream would be complete along with helping people throughout the world.