Goals vs Dreams

So, I went on this date with this black kid I met on the bus named Billy. That... was an interesting date, no ice cream, just talked on the balcony, held my hand, leaned on my neck, tried to kiss me... Yeah. Ignoring those weird parts, when I would talk, he would sincerely listen to me. He asked me about my goals and aspirations, and it really got me thinking. I know I'm going into Special Education, it always fit, but I've really kinda sat down and thought out what my dreams are and what my goals are (2 very different things). "Dreams can inspire you, but goals can change your life."
Well, my goal is to be a high school special education teacher. Logically, it is hard to explain a dream, since it is more than desire that is driving you. For me, it was thrown out to me as an option, and the more I thought about it, the more it seemed to fit me. God gave me the gift of charity, and I have always been able to sincerely love those who struggle to be accepted in this world. I want to inspire people, always have always will. I can connect with people, listen to them and see their perspectives. And I am tough. Maybe not as the world sees it but I can take care of myself, and that is mandatory for this job. It is uncommon if a Special Needs teacher doesn't end up in the ICU at the hospital a few times every few years. It may sound like a sweet, innocent job, and it definitely has its rewards. However, you cannot be a sappy emotional girl when dealing with mentally handicapped kids, who are more often then not much bigger and much stronger than you. I've always wanted to teach, "when you can't do, teach," right? Nah, I really just feel like I could go home every day and know that I helped make a difference in the world, even if it is forgotten tomorrow. Plus with my ASL mission and all, I just, I feel like I was made for this job.
Anyhow, okay, so my Dreams in a nutshell are:

• Marry my Jim Craig
• Have my own dogs/horses
• Have five kids- three boys, two girls
• Teach Special Ed kids in a high school
• Own a boat
• Get a swing
• Have a cabin
• Attempt surfing
• Drive a jeep
• Travel
• Become a phenomenal ukulele playa

My goals in a nutshell are:

• Serve an LDS mission
• Marry in the temple
• Earn my degree
• Have a family
• Work with Special Needs kids
• Serve a couple mission
• Love every enemy
• Have my boys serve God
• Die before my husband
• Reach the highest degree of glory in the Celestial kingdom
• Become like my Father