My uncle was confused today. He told me he couldn't understand teenagers today. He said that he could see how they resented grown ups, for lecturing them at times and being hard on them, but even still he couldn't understand one thing. If they knew what it was like to grow up in such an unhappy, unsatisfying environment...then why didn't they set out to create a life better for themselves? Create a life better for their (future) children then they ever had? Curious isn't it? How many complain about how much they hate their parents, how their parents never provided for them properly or how they never had a real childhood. Yet here they stand, doing absolutely nothing to ensure a better future for ourselves, for our children. He was confused.
Funny, isn't it? Every time you think you've made a step towards adulthood, towards maturity, you realize how much of a kid you really are.
In any case I can't really generalize. There are plenty of people our age out there actually doing everything they can to fulfill their dreams and I think we should all look at them for our inspiration. I only wish that there were more people like that out there. Or, perhaps, more people like that near my family so that their influence could rub off, ever so slightly. In any case, I want to become one of those people...someone who other people can look at and be proud to say that they are acquainted with me. Really, I just want to make something out of myself. Because I hope that one day, if I do, maybe my sister and brother will look at me and be like, "Hey...maybe I don't want to end up like mom and dad. Maybe...I want to be like Dulcy and work hard for a good future. Just maybe..." Or not. Is it too much to dream. I can't save the world, but I can try right? Just have to take one step at a time.
In any case my uncle told me I shouldn't get frustrated so easily when it comes to my family. (Me, not get frustrated? I know...not sure if that's possible hehe...) But hey, he does have a point.
In any case...
Today is a good day. As was yesterday and as will be tomorrow. Why? I'm not really sure. But I have a feeling it will be a good week, a good month, a good year. Heck, let's just say it'll be a good life because, well, it will. I know it.
I'm not afraid to get burned by the sun. Are you?