People rush around so much that they never stop to think. There are people that bend over backwards for others, strangers or not. People who go so far out of their way, take huge allotments of their time, try their hardest to help someone out and never get a simple thank you. Just stop and realize the things you take for granted. And for all those amazing people, I say thank you. Thank you for being the person that we should all strive to be.


It hits me every once in awhile how naive and ignorant the human population can be; myself included. It's horrible to see how people treat each other. Bullying for example and how it tears at people and breaks them down. It's just words, right? I've been bullied, granted not as bad as some, but it's a horrible feeling. Being torn apart, your self esteem shattered. I couldn't even imagine doing that to someone else, hurting them in that way.  There's so many things that people do that are unquestionably inappropriate, yet we blow it off as simple bullying. I wish that people would open their eyes and realize that it's an ongoing problem and that it's going to get worse. And for those people that go out of their way to make everyone's lives easier: it's you that we need in this world. No matter how much grief you get, or how much you get blown off, never change. You're the ones who make this life worth living.

I honestly believe that if we were brought up with the phrase 'thank you', and taught to appreciate everything life has to offer, we would be a bit better. I know we all forget sometimes how great life it and we need that small reminder every once in awhile to stop, breathe and think about what all is going on in the world. Blame it on being stuck in a dirty, crime-infested city. I personally think you can do whatever you want. I just decided one day to study abroad and left. I needed that experience on my own and seeing other cultures has made me realized how closed-minded and ignorant most people here are. A friend told me I'm setting too high of standards for people, but if people in other countries can be like that, why can't we? I didn't think it was a standard since it's something I hold myself to. But then again, a lot of people haven't traveled and you don't realize it until you've been somewhere that REALLY makes you realize how well you've got it. 
Anyways, mini vent (sort of?) I just like being appreciative towards people and making them feel good about themselves. Others should too. 


Yes, I know, life isn't perfect and that's how it is. But, does it really have to be that way?