I wanted so badly to comment on a blog earlier that I read but I did not want to directly call anyone out. Instead I am going to post my thoughts and everyone can take it for what it is worth.
Right now life is pretty rough for many people. It is so sad to hear about friends and family who are loosing jobs, having trouble finding jobs, loosing their homes and cars, facing pay cuts etc.
It is really very depressing.
Maria and I have not been exempt from these hardships. I have lost two jobs in a short period of time. I am so very grateful for Maria's job and for her willingness to leave her child with another while she works so hard to support us. It is so selfless of her and I love her so much for her sacrifices.
Some people have been sheltered to so much of this hardship. Not because they managed to prepare properly and avoid it but because they are immature, naive, and blind to reality
Family and friends are such a great resource for when someone finds them self in extreme need. Maria and I are so grateful for all the assistance that I receive from my parents for schooling and appreciate their faith in my potential. Maria and I are very grateful for the many friends who prepared meals, gave food, gifted clothing and so much more as Maria was out of work for maternity leave and I was unemployed.
It takes a great amount of humility to lean on someones shoulder in a time of need. It takes an extreme amount of pride (the bad kind) to take advantage of those who are willing to help.
Turning away employment, wasting money, and being totally selfish at the expense of those who love and care for you is extremely shameful.
Believe me - I would love to be a child again and be protected from the cruel world without a worry snuggled in my bed at my parents home for the rest of my life, but reality is that I am an adult and as an adult I have the responsibility to provide for my self and family to the best of my abilities. It is necessary to not only get older every year but to grow up a bit more each year as well.
I am not sure whether those who my remarks are directed towards read my blog and even worse if they are smart enough to realize that I am talking about them. It is very possible that they will read and agree with me but do nothing to change because they are not seeing the whole picture.
It's time for everyone to learn and realize that your troubles wont just melt away! You need to confront them and do something to resolve the issue and move on.
And to the author of the anonymous blog - it is time that you pack your crap, move out, and feel the realities of life. You will grow in strength and wisdom - something you can use a lot of.
Thank you Amber for talking me out of commenting on my friends blog and suggesting that I rant anonymously.
