My dreams vs my reality

I have always wanted to be a priest, infact I grew up idolizing some priests. I have always thought of the priesthood as a noble vocation such that at the age of 7 I was already an alter boy. But being a priest was not the only dream I had, nay! I had a long list of things I wanted to become when I grew up, one of which is becoming a model...

I have always loved the cameras and wanted the spotlight... I have always wanted to be on covers of magazines.... For the male child in Nigeria this type of dream would be hardly appreciated, so as I grew up, I learned to accept that that dream was not going to be possible. But did that stop me from loving the cameras??? Nah! I love the cameras and I think the cameras love me too.

One thing I came to accept is that I cannot be a model again, no matter how many pictures I take I wouldn't be advertising for any magazine as a priest, and yes I love the vocation to the priesthood. But if I cannot be a model, then I should at least be a role model for people by my way of living. Just as a model is someone that represents an inspirational ideal, a role model is someone who inspires others to imitate his or her good behavior.

The role of a mentor or role model is one I have gladly chosen now, because by trying to be a mentor to others, I become an inspiration to myself... As each day passes, I try to be the best version of myself knowing that there are people out there looking up to me.
This is my reality now versus the dream I once had... If you patiently read my post to this point, I will love you to share with me and everyone about what your dreams were or are versus your present reality... Game on!