I like to think that I am a nice person. Whether or not this is true, I’ll never know. But in the past few days, let’s be honest, in the past few weeks, I have found myself taking everything I have for granted. Not just material items, but my family, friends, everything. I’m very fortunate to live a life as wonderful as I do.
I mean, here I am wanting a new iPhone for Christmas while some people just want a meal or a place to sleep. For me, Christmas is filled with red and green, reindeers and Santa, peppermint mochas and candy canes. There’s something magical in the air during Christmas time. Sadly, not everyone gets to experience it.
The magic comes from giving, not getting. It comes from helping people, from being nice. There’s just something so beautiful in seeing people’s faces light up. There is something so wonderful about touching the lives of others.
That being said, I have made a decision. Everyday I am going to do something to help another person. Maybe it’ll be something small like remembering to move my car so my step-dad doesn’t have to do it early in the morning. Or maybe it’ll be something big like volunteering at a soup kitchen. All I know is that it will most definitely be something.
The thing is, I take what I have for granted and I would really like to stop doing that. This is long overdue, but it’s time to say thanks.
To my teachers: Thank you for all that you do. Our school is blessed to have teachers like you. Also, I know that I generally talk a lot. So if I talk too much during your class, I will really try and work on that.
To my friends: Thank you for listening and always being there for me. I’m so thankful to have people as great as you in my life. Most importantly though, thank you for always putting up with my over-dramatic tendencies.
To my parents: Thank you for always supporting me in everything I do. You have shown me that anything is possible. As cheesy as it sounds, you have taught me to reach for the stars. I am the luckiest girl in the world to have parents as great as you guys. I know I don’t always show it, but I love you.
