So, tonight I was avoiding my cello practicing as usual, and I ended up in the kitchen with my dad while he was cleaning up after dinner (I happily opted to just sit at the bar). We got to talking politics and government as we usually do, and my practicing-avoidance turned into an excellent, hour-long conversation. As we got talking, it became apparent to me just how naive I am when it comes to our constitution and my rights as an American citizen. Our constitution and government crumbles more and more as time goes on, and it is because the people don't realize that their rights are slipping out from right underneath them. We need to be proactive and study the constitution and its amendments! It is so important for us to know our rights and privileges so that we do not loose the most amazing aspect of this country--its freedoms.
I also realized how important it is to be self-reliant and to earn what we have. Nearly 40% of Americans these days receive some form of government assistance. Don't get me wrong, some people REALLY need it. I know that. However, the majority are just not ambitious and like to live off of my tax money. Having to work a minimum wage job this summer and earn money to pay for my college education has really humbled me and taught me a lot about how much life costs, and it frustrates me that I am paying for those people who aren't willing to do that. It is so much more rewarding to get something when you earn it yourself! It gives you an amazing sense of accomplishment and independence. It also gives you a greater appreciation and respect for the things that you are able to have. I am very grateful that my parents haven't handed me everything and have made me earn things for myself even though they could have given me all of those things. I think I will take my education more seriously because of it. :)
I sure am going to miss my daddy when I leave in 3 1/2 weeks.
I also realized how important it is to be self-reliant and to earn what we have. Nearly 40% of Americans these days receive some form of government assistance. Don't get me wrong, some people REALLY need it. I know that. However, the majority are just not ambitious and like to live off of my tax money. Having to work a minimum wage job this summer and earn money to pay for my college education has really humbled me and taught me a lot about how much life costs, and it frustrates me that I am paying for those people who aren't willing to do that. It is so much more rewarding to get something when you earn it yourself! It gives you an amazing sense of accomplishment and independence. It also gives you a greater appreciation and respect for the things that you are able to have. I am very grateful that my parents haven't handed me everything and have made me earn things for myself even though they could have given me all of those things. I think I will take my education more seriously because of it. :)
I sure am going to miss my daddy when I leave in 3 1/2 weeks.
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