December Thoughts ***

       "I find the best way to love someone is not to change them, but instead help them reveal the greatest versions of themselves."~S.M.

       I just turned 19 and realized that I will probably never grow up. There's no rush to become the boring grey adult that I have always feared. I want no part in it~ I mean sure, give me all the young adult responsibilities like getting a job and doing something with my life, but I want to do it my way. If I get a job I want to be a risk taker~ help people along the way and actually make a change. On top of that adopt a bunch of dogs and keep their tails wagging. Open my home to as many foster kids as I possibly can and become a positive mentor. Start a foundation to help kids off the street and give them a homes and a place they can freely express themselves. You want to graffiti? Fine. Do it in the building I purchased for you to do just that. Need a job to become independent but prejudiced mush brained people only see the exterior and never look far enough to see potential? I'll get you a job. I just want to help people out and give them an opportunity to bring out the best in them. That's the kind of adult i want to be. And be taught to understand how to help them.

 I've learned not everyone has the same access to computers, tutors, or even books for homework and I want to change that. There need to be more opportunities for children and adults to get as much education as they can get. It's not enough to encourage people to 'work hard' if you've got the advantage of resources they can't reach. If I've got access to these, everyone should have access to these.

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Have you ever head the quote "You educate a man; you educate a man. You educate a woman, you educate a generation"? This is true. And in some places around the world girls can't go to school for so many reason~ it's not allowed, they are expected to stay at home, they get their periods (oh yea, this one is no bluff, it's true in some places), and I can't stand when girls are not allowed the same access to education as guys. Like the quote says, girls share their knowledge and schooling and what they've learned with others. I don't know how to help girls in situations like this but take my word I shall find a way. *frantically searches a way*

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       Sure, it would be great to have a doctorates and be a surgical vet, but that's not what I want to do. It's expected of me to make the best of my education and I will. Trust me, I will. But with the many opportunities to succeed, and the education I've received, I learned that others don't have the opportunities I've had or the proper education for a lot of reasons. And sure it would be great to move away from this small town and move on to 'bigger and better', but the thing is, what about the people left behind? Instead of forgetting where I come from and saying goodbye, why not dive into where I came from and give an honest helping hand to help people climb the bigger obstacle of poverty, lack of resources, and getting the best education possible? Instead of finding someplace "better" why not make this place better. I want to make the best of what I've learned and actually do something about what stops others from doing the same. I want to build bridges not burn them.

 "People are not the enemy. Hunger is"

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My mother taught me to always be hospitable to all. It's engraved inside to always help people no matter how small or how futile the situation might be~ always lend a helping hand. Not because karma, not brag to about it, not to feel better than everyone else for helping others, but because it's what any decent person would do. It doesn't make you a super hero to help someone. It makes you human. I was lucky enough to have a home and food and a roof over my head and guidance and people for support. So I want to open my home to children who don't have that. Also, I've heard that once 18 some foster children don't have a home~ I need to change that. Some kids need a support system and what if they want to go to college? My doors are open, I'll help you succeed and hope that one day you'll share the compassion for another human too.

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 This probably wasn't what you wanted to read but this matters to me. So much. I may not have the necessary resources to make all this happen now, but just watch me~ I'm a stubborn little child of the stars and it's for a good reason. I may not grow up to be a successful doctor, or lawyer, or whatever, but I'm going to help people and make a difference in this world. And that's better than any doctorates degree... maybe I'll help someone achieve that someday.

Sincerely,

A small town blogger with big dreams,

~Marcia