A few lessons.

I've realized that I take my life for granted most of the time. I don't realize how privileged I am with the things I have in my life. First of all, my family. I'm very close to them and I don't know what I'd do without them. They are the first people I go to when I need help. If I'm alone and sad, I go to them. If I need to feel comforted, they're right there for me. Me and my mom also have a really close relationship and I tell her everything, and I mean everything. I was worried that I might be pregnant and I went to her for advice and she didn't judge me, she helped me. Most girls moms would never do such a thing and I'm very grateful for her. I don't know what I'd do without my family if I were to lose them.

I also take for granted the money that my family has. I never realized how much money my family actually has. If I want to go to the store and buy a pair of jeans, my parents will let me. Most people can't live like that and I've gotten so used to growing up that way: getting what I want. I'm not a spoiled brat believe me. Because when I go out and spend maybe even $30 at Wal-Mart for things I don't completely need, I feel really guilty. I need to learn to save my money more wisely. Most families can't just go out and spend $30 on frivolous things and thinking on it now, I feel bad. I'm a bargain shopper though, I don't like to buy things fully price or even have brand name things and I'm happy that I'm that way.

The thing that made me realize all of this today was the fact that my dad brought home a Mustang Convertible to test drive that he will probably end up buying. We will then have four cars in our driveway. It makes me feel guilty whenever we have something new at our household and my friends find out. I just wonder how they feel and it makes me feel a little bit funny inside. I just wonder how life will be like when I'm an actual adult.