I often hear the phrase, "I am a poor, college student," while I am on campus (or for that matter, even off campus). Then that same person pulls out their new ipad or iphone for class. Am I wrong for raising my eyebrows at this? There are people in other countries living off $2 a day on average, or less. Not that you have to be to that point in order to be poor. I have felt poor before, but that's because I had $20 left in my account and about three weeks left in the semester with no job. I felt justified in saying I was poor at that time. I even feel justified in saying I'll be poor at least for the first few years of being married, because it's very likely my husband and I both will be working two jobs and need financial aid in order to support us through school. I feel rich at the same time though, because there are things that are more like treasure than money. Marrying the love of my life will make me feel richer. Having a wonderful family and in-laws will make me feel richer. Sitting down to dinner with my husband-- even in our very busy lives-- every day will make me feel happy, and rich.
I certainly feel irritated though when a kid who has their college tuition paid for, has a decent car, has an ipad or iphone, has a sturdy roof over their head, and still has money left over to buy a bunch of frozen dinners and fast food on a daily basis is complaining about being poor. How about just saying, "I sure am grateful for all that I have." It really isn't hard. Try telling people who stand on a corner or dig through trash for food that you are poor. That would be a laugh!
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