So yes I went to see Harry Potter today, and yes it was freakin' amazing but I don't want to talk about the movie more of what it made me think.
I have never been one to associate with people who I thought were just given everything. The kids who drove brand new BMW's that their parents gave them for their 16th birthday, those kids weren't my friends. I felt that they were more shallow than me because they had everything they wanted at the tips of their fingers. Lately after reading The Hunger Game series, seeing the movie tonight, and seeing people around my town, I have realized that I am that person. I have never struggled for anything, fought for anything, or even been desperate for something that I needed. Everything I have ever needed or wanted I could simply ask my parents for it or wait for Christmas where I knew I could practically get anything I wanted. I don't know what I'm trying to get at by saying this. I guess I just want to say that I feel almost ashamed for everything I have.
I don't think it's a matter of what you, but more of how it's obtained and how you react to having what you want. If your parents bought you something and you just act like you deserve it, then screw you. But if your parents bought you like a brand new car and you were passionate about taking care of it and were diligent about showing your parents you're thankful for having the car, then that makes it better. That's just an example, but I think that's definitely what matters more.
ReplyDeleteThat is true. I guess it's more of me thinking I was different/better than those kids and that I haven't tried to do anything to give back that makes me ashamed. Well from what you're saying I would be different than them because I treated in a different way with respect and not expectant (don't know if that is the right word) of it. So just that I haven't done much to give back.
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