Monday, May 14, 2012

To be honest, watching Tammy Crabtree made me really upset. The world we live in is a lot more privileged than we can even realize. I've been given a gift to be able to live the life I live, which is not perfect at all from a few different standpoints, but at the same time, it is a blessing. And sometimes, I feel guilty because it's hard for me to understand that every time I want something I don't need or treat myself to food or shopping I can't always afford. I can't imagine living like Tammy as awful as that sounds, but it scares me. It makes me sad to know that that is a majority of people. So many live from paycheck to paycheck trying to support kids and keep everyone safe and fed. And it makes me sick to think that this poor woman has to walk 10 miles every single day to work a low-payed job and deals with awful people screaming nasty things to her along the way. No one deserves that. Also, despite the social pressure to feel upper class, the boys should realize how much their mom goes through on a daily basis just for them. I have met the nicest dressed people with fancy things and loads of money, but they also had such an empty personality. I have also met someone who grew up with little money, "dirty" clothing, and actually used to be in a gang. He comes from a group of people close to me that have grown up with nothing and are now some of the most inspirational people to be in my life. I have never seen a day go by where one of them isn't thankful for everything they have built for themselves now, especially coming from the environment they grew up in. I'd much rather be around genuine people than an ignorant wasp like the one in the video.

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