No Shit, Sherlock.

     So I totally had a no shit, Sherlock moment last night. But it's more like a moment that reminds you of something you're already aware of, but don't necessarily take the time out your day to realize. I can truly say that my bestfriend deserves the world. She literally puts everyone else, inlcuding her 10 brothers/sisters, parents, boyfriend...everyone before herself. Yet, she still has problems that constantly hang over her head that are way beyond her control. Thinking about it makes me realize how selfish I can really be. I mean, I'm pretty giving. But I feel like I'm pretty selfish with time..money..etc..when there are others out there who struggle just to have those things in the first place.
     She never ceases to amaze me how kind she can be, even when times are the hardest. If you've ever heard the phrase "kill em with kindness", her picture would be right next to its definition. Sometimes I just wish there was a huge contest or lottery that she could win, evnethough money isn't the answer to problems. But it does help. "I don't mind helping out, but sometimes I wonder when I'll be pampered for a change..but it doesn't seem like that is going to happen anytime soon." Hearing that kind of broke my heart.

     I learned a valuable lesson that night; Stop bitching over your insignificant "problems" because there is someone out there, maybe someone even close to you, that's going through so much more than you realize. Cherish freetime, the ability to spend money on yourself or the privilege to just go anywhere without worry. It's really funny how society associates the wealthy with intelligence and good values while assigning less fortunate people with less favorable connotations. But it's truly the poor, and sometimes middle class if you will, that recognize what counts in life and live for it, rather than material possession or pride.