We take so much for granted in life. Some may blame it on the fact that were "spoiled, ungreatful Americans". That's probably true. But there are plenty of simple things in life that we don't really think about, but take complete advantage of.
HEALTH. I never really gave it much thought in the past. But I have been really ungreatful for being healthy. This became really evident when I started working with someone who is unhealthy. This guy is not only diabetic, but his body also does not produce enough hormones. Several times a day, he has to inject himself with hormones and insulin. Just to survive. Something as simple as eating a donut can send him into shock if he doesn't have enough insulin to inject... I also work close to one of the best hospitals in Florida. A few days a week, I talk to people that are forced to drive several hours to have all kinds of tests and medicines administered... This makes me realize how ungreatful I have been for my health. Something as simple as getting out of bed every day and going about my life is something that not everyone has. I really only get sick about once a year. And here are people that struggle with their health everyday. Just to stay alive. And here I am, complaining about dumb things with my perfect health.
PARENTS. I don't know how I will raise a teenager. Because I was quite a handful. Everything was "unfair" or "total bullshit". Now, at 23, it all seems so pety. I remember telling my Mom that I "hate her" because she wouldn't let me go to the 50 cent & Eminem concert. Such harsh and cruel words for someone who was just trying to protect me. I had way less rules than any kid I knew. I thought that having a 2 a.m. curfew was the end of the world. What's interesting now is that I rarely stay out late anyway. I should have been greatful for free rent, free food, a free ride, and someone to do my laundry. Nowadays, that sounds frigging AWESOME. I was such an ungreatful bitch back then.
FAMILY AND LOVERS. I find myself so often taking my family for granted. I go days wirhout talking to them and ignoring their phone calls and texts. I used to tell my Mom, repeatedly, to stay out of my life and leave me alone. Now I see my parents three times a year. I'd
give anything to have those days back. Some people have no families... In addition, I should be more greatful for my boyfriernd. Many people don't have lovers, or abusive lovers. Everyday I get to wake up next to a gorgeous man who treats me right. That makes me super lucky.
FREEDOM. As an American, I was born into freedom. Not all people in this world are that fortunate. As a society, were pretty much all ungreatful for this. Simply leaving our homes and grabbing a gallon of milk may seem like a HUGE deal to those in other countries.
Maybe, as my life moves on, I'll stop to analyze life and really appreciate the little things. Because I don't know if I could survive. I hope that ons of these days, I'll realize how lucky I really am.
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