I motion to abolish the phrase "I am bored"!
(How's that for an opening sentence?)
I remember growing up as a kid in a middle class family. We weren't poor, but we certainly weren't rich. Every time a new toy came out, we had to settle for a cheap alternative, wait for a sale, ask around for hand-me-downs.. or find a way to build it ourselves (YAY construction paper, glue, empty boxes, and building blocks).
Fortunately, I was pretty mature in my young, tender years. I understood that my parents were struggling paying for private school and the exorbitant costs of living in New York City. As such, I tried not to make a big stink about not having all the cool things my classmates had. I tried to be grateful for whatever I had (it wasn't always easy since kids tend to think there is some magical money tree out there.. and I still can't find it - DARN). Better yet...
It taught me how to use my imagination.Truly, I feel blessed. Nowadays, I find great joy and contentment in the simplest of things. I do not take anything for granted like I sometimes did in my more innocent, naive years. I try to make the best out of here and now, though I do plan ahead too.
But I worry about today's youth because they are always "bored"...
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| I am bored - WAAAAHHH! |
