30DBC - Three Things You Want to Say to Different People.

I have been falling behind on this! As far as challenges go, I guess this would be a major failure! How tragic. Well, here are some things that I suppose I would like to say. Although they aren't really secrets, sometimes it's good to let the world know.

To Mom and Dad - as much as it pains me to say it sometimes, you guys have been right about a lot of things. I appreciate how loving you are. As I grow, I am able to look around and understand how great you were as parents. There are quite a few times where I find myself bragging about how awesome you are. You've been business owners, volunteers, employees, employers, and most importantly (to me) parents. I've learned the importance of being well-rounded and open-minded from the years you raised me. I am always glad that no matter what I do in my life, there will be endless love and support from my parents. Not everyone can say that. I am truly blessed.

To Jim - You are my better, calmer side. Had we not met, there's no way knowing where I would have been. I can tell you that I am better off now than I ever would have been. Your family was welcoming and loving to me. You allow me to look at things in a different way. It still cracks me up that you think I've put on a full face of makeup when all I put on is mascara. You are a patient shopper. I'll never forget moving into and out of our first apartment. I'd never want to go through these sort of adventures without you. I love you more than Oreos, pickles, girly TV, and jeans. Together.

To America - Yeah, I'm lookin' at you America. I'm not going to try and pick someone else to say something to. I'm going to say something to you as a whole. You are the land of opportunity. There is always a way to "be somebody". Don't blame your family or your money for your problems. There are always ways to change. Stop the hate. Our ancestors came here to be free from the oppression of other countries. Please stop hating on people for being a different race/gender/orientation/intelligence/religion/political party. It is mindless. Doctor Who does an episode where everyone is upgraded to be "better" and it didn't turn out so well.

It didn't turn out well AT ALL.

 I don't know why we in America need to complain about things. If you think our country is so unfair, then go somewhere better. If you think we should be taking care of our country before others, then volunteer. You can start a food pantry. You can start an organization. We live in a country that we can DO that. It isn't all up to the government to fix the problems. Gandhi says, "be the change you want to see in the world." It's not that complicated.