How can I live out my ideal life?

I was in the same place you are a few months ago. The only difference is I'm sixteen and still in high school. I thought I was going to be stuck in my small, idiot-filled, suburban town forever. Doomed to become a bus driver or lunch lady. But something changed me. I've come to the conclusion that life isn't all about being rich or getting noticed. It's about other people. When you notice other people, they notice you. When you reminisce on any and all worthwhile accomplishments, most of them would be what you did that made someone else feel great. To give your life true meaning, you have to make it about other people. Being a paramedic is such an inspiring and brave thing to do! Not enough people have your spirit. Life is all about helping your neighbors and them helping you. I really recommend John Maxwell books for advice on the social aspect and getting involved in a local Christian church. That's what got me out of "my life is meaningless" dump. Don't give me hate for being a Christian. I'm real and I know what has worked. I may be young, but I'm excited for life. I know what I am going to do is going to be memorable and whether people give me praise or hate, I'm still going to smile and know that it's not about me. All in all, I know that you have to find out what life really is all about before you love it. I hope this helps and I didn't waste twenty minutes and a six-inch BLT sitting at my computer. Good luck. :)

Sounds like you have dreams to fulfill. Let's get real here. What you want to do will cost lots of money. Forget about winning the lottery. The only way I can think of to suit your goals in going to other countries and expanding your adventures is to join the United States Air Force. You could continue on there with your medical field, see other countries, meet people, etc.. The jobs in the Air Force (after technical training in your field) are 8-5 or 8 hrs a day 5 days a week. The other time is free time, even the weekends in most cases. You won't have to kill anyone or go to Iraq. You can put in for overseas duty in Japan, Germany, France, Hawaii, etc.. Where else can you go and receive great benefits with 30 days vacation the 1st yr? I have a son who started out with the National Gaurd part-time and liked it so much he reinlisted. He went full time National Gaurd, flew choppers for 5 or 6 yrs and let the Army pay for his college, got his degree in computers and is now a systems analysist for the Army and travels around the world to Army bases setting up their computer systems. His grade is CW3 with 12 yrs of service and he is knocking down 5G monthly. He will be able to have a full pension with all the benefits at the age of 48 with 30 yrs served. He is doing what he wanted to do and wouldn't change it. So, think about it. Good Luck!