Ewokinator - Thank you for the quick reply.
I was embarrassed to post my build since it really doesn't make much sense, but here goes:
http://www.torhead.com/skill-calc#600RGbRRkMz.1
I really didn't know what I was doing so I made some fundamental flaws. This kind of system is new to me coming from FFXI and Aion - but now that I understand my class a bit better (between research and reading the great posts from other Sages here <3) that I need to respec.
As far as what I'm aiming for at level 50 - not sure, since I really don't know what end-game is like in this game. As I said earlier, this kind of system where you could spec is great but a new concept for me. In Aion, for example, there were only two specs - one was DPS and one was healing. If you weren't the specific healing tree, good luck getting a PvE group. Not much customization as in this game so it's a bit overwhelming but in a good way. I'm trying to feel it out as I go along here.
Currently, I do a lot of group activities with my small group of friends since we all joined together and I do a lot of warzones, too. I mainly just heal since Cleric/White Mage were my previous classes in the other games that I played. I love the fact that I have CCs and defensive skills as a Sage as well.