Sometimes, we take what we have for granite. We as Americans don't always appreciate the little things. Being a country that is privileged enough to have things handed to us on a silver platter, it's almost natural to expect nice things. Not to say that people don't work hard for the things they get, because some do. Others are just plain lucky.
We all know there are three "Social classes" at Sunset; rich, middle, and poor. (While I don't like to use these terms, sometimes, its the only way I can express what I'm trying to say.) Even though the school may be subconsciously categorized this way, that doesn't make any one group better than another. I mean, so what if you and your family of four live in a mega mansion and have three spare bedrooms while the person sitting next to you in health lives in a two bedroom apartment. No one is better than the other, and if you disagree, that makes you worse. So get off your porcelain pony and realize we are all equals. That's what America was founded upon, right? The same principles apply all these years later. WE ARE EQUAL.
Sometimes, I think we take even the smallest things for granite. I mean, we should be grateful that we have opposable thumbs and individual fingers. It could be worse, it could always be worse. But that saying is what people don't always get.
FIFA12 came out today, and if you didn't get it, you're a loser. But maybe you didn't get it because you don't have $60 to throw away on a game. Maybe you're saving that $60 to help pay for college. Or maybe you don't own an xbox, or a PS3. Just because you didn't follow the trend doesn't make you a loser. Those who did get the game probably don't realize how lucky they are to be able to afford it and be able to play it. So while you play all night, take a second during half time to think "wow, I'm really lucky I was able to get this and play it".
Another huge thing we as teenagers take for granite is our car. First off, there are some FAMILIES who don't have cars, so be grateful if you have one. Second, be thankful you have parents willing to pay for car insurance or damages, if that is the case with you. (I know some people have to pay their own insurance, or at least part of it) I mean, really, I'm terribly sorry you crashed your brand new 2011 convertible into a pole while texting. But not really. Why? Because Daddy is there to pick up the pieces and glue your car back together with gold. No sweat off your back. (Thank goodness, because then you'd have to return that brand new $50 shirt, right?)
Oh, one thing that REALLY gets me going is when people complain about having to go to school. With all due respect, SHUT UP. There are kids all over the world who would give anything to be able to go to school. At least we have free public education in America. Consider yourself lucky.
Just wanted to give a shout out to James Nielssen and the others who are apart of RTD Clothing. I respect what they are doing. Way to follow your dreams. Check it out
Also, shout out to Trevor Allen for having the best blog.
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