Aspiration Squad Gifts

"OK, is the American dream gonna fall in our lap...or should we turn off the telenovela and actually go work on it?"

'I guess there are lots of rotten jobs, Gramma...I hope I don't have to clean the taco hut forever.'

"This could be the year someone actually goes up there."

What else is there to wish for?

"I wanted to be a baseball player 'til I found out they send you to the showers."

Cat with Lion reflection in mirror

My coach wants me to go to soccer camp. Focusing on one sport isn't good for you. But mom! I'll develop crucial life skills. Let's see. "Landing endorsements, agents and college sports scholarships." The definition of "crucial".

"Follow that dream!" (man boarding taxi)

"Look , Malcolm, I get it that you're ambitious. But can't you put that damn thing down just for a minute?"

"Because when you're drafted by the pros, you'll have to be able to sign your contract. That's why you have to attend first grade."

"Maybe I'm aiming too high...maybe 'saving for a cool car' is too hard."

'I have everything a man could want - But I've still managed to hang onto my petty ambitions.'

"Yes, I'm sure you do deserve further career advancement. But if I promote you again you'll have my job!"

'Hey guys?. . . Help us think what Dale could do for his '15 minutes of fame.''

Mr. K's essay is such a drag! Yeah, but I've got to do really well. Twig! You're such a grind! Am not! Life isn't only about grades. I know! But he's directing the spring musical. And my singing won't get me the part all by itself! English: Gateway to the Grammys.

"Ambitions... to make a career change from tourism to sales."

The Day Dreamer.

"You really shouldn't ask for material things like a bike. At least try for a Porsche."

A backup plan might be a good idea, in case 'being a celebrity' doesn't work out...

Rainbow/Horizon

'Oh no...I'm living the dream.'

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Baseball Dreams

Man Walking Towards His Goal.

I'm trying out for the spring play. You'll be great! Ha! You'll be grateful to be an usher, Meryl Creep. Yeah. The good parts go to real actors. Sigh. The arts are sooo uplifting.

'I want to reach the number one spot at Google.'

'When you talk about playing, 'at the next level', you mean lawyering, right, not the NBA?'

". . . and they lived happily ever after. . . in an aspirational sort of way."

Charlie's medical advice always went in one ear and out the other.

'It's great that you want a career in football, Timothy, but don't you think being a striker would be more fun than being a goalpost.'

"Last question. Where do you see yourself thirty seconds from now?"

Move Up In The World or Down Hill All The Way.

'I told my teacher that I won't be returning to school. I'm trying out for a pro basketball team, and her services are no longer required.'

'I want to be a professional Polo player too when I grow up...Can I have your autograph please?'

"To be honest, it just collects dust."