I dont know how, but I seemed to have won the lottery of life.

            Recently I have been studying other cultures, and other lifestyles in one of my classes. Honestly, it has nothing to do with the class, and I think that its a little irritating that we are wasting our time on things that don't pertain to the subject matter. Nonetheless, I have grown to realize how lucky I am to live in the culture I do. It makes me really think, why me? Why do I deserve to live in any better circumstances than the next person? I don't, but somehow before I came to this world, I won the lottery.

           I was given my family, two parents who love each other, and three siblings that I can't stand. And yet they support me in all I am. Going to basketball games, verbally admiring my less than amazing grade cards, loving me when no body else seems to, and laughing at my stupid jokes.

           I was given a home, and security. Way too many people live in fear of what happens next, losing sleep because the fear envelopes your every thought, and the nightmares that haunt you for all of your nights. I grew up in neighborhoods that were safe enough to give me and my family peace of mind, and allow many more freedoms than the children in the slums. To me, you shouldn't have to worry about your child's safety during the night, its a sad place when you can. I have never had to be legitimately worried about my families financial situation. My dad has always worked so hard to provide for my family, and I have never been left in need. Even when my dad hasn't had a job, he was responsible enough that when he did he created a nest that would catch us when we didn't.

           I have friends who care, sometimes its hard to tell, but I know that they are there. Trevin, you have no idea how greatful for you I am. You are there when I SNEEZE, okay not really, but no matter what if I need you, you are always there when you can be. I have always had friends who have supported me, they have come and gone, and some have stayed, and for them, I would like to thank them right now. I know I can be a handful, and a little demanding at times, and somehow you all still love me, and put up with me. Thank you. I love you.

           And on top of everything I was born in this society. Some may say how our country is crumbling slowly, but where else would we live? Name one place that has just as many freedoms as ours, one place that allows changing of class, one place that is as great as this country, didn't think so. I am one girl that would not be able to stand not having rights just because of my gender, maybe that's one of the many reasons why I am here. I don't know why I deserve to be here, but I will do my best to prove that I do deserve to be.