I have holes in EVERYTHING I wear.
I can’t wait to return to the states that’s for sure.
Somewhere between February and now, my clothes just gave up on life. I think it’s natures judgement on me for making fun of ‘crazy flag lady’ a few weeks ago.
I’m kidding.
But for real, look at that picture. Isn’t it pitiful? I just bought those shoes 5 months ago. It looks like a mob of angry Chihuahuas were unleashed and went to work on, both, my shoes and shorts.
The sad part is that I’ve been walking with that hole in the bottom of my shoe for 2 months now and have felt every rock that’s been in my path.
It. Is. Bad!
And to make matters worse, some of my squad-mates have additional funds so they’ve bought new shoes. Real Nice shoes too! The kind that you try on in the store knowing ahead of time that you CANNOT afford them but they look so comfy so you try them on anyway. The kind that catches the eye of everyone. The kind that makes you want to hug a puppy. Yeah, that kind!
But you know what’s interesting?
Some homeless dude walking the streets of San Jose, Costa Rica right now wants my shoes and shorts. As a matter of fact, my terrible, hole-y, depressing wardrobe would be a dream come true for him because that means he has a change of clothes.
You see where I’m going with this?
I’m not saying the grass isn’t greener or you have nothing to gripe about. I’m just saying before you start complaining, you might want to step back and think about that man or woman who wants your ‘holes’.
Think of that person who dreams, prays and hopes for your nuisance.
Remember that…
Some barren couple out there wants your messy kids.
An underground church in China would do anything to be led by your crappy worship pastor.
Many Guatemalans will gladly trade their $2 a day farming job for your cubicle.
An orphan in a leper colony of India would love that soup and rice that you just threw in the garbage because it was leftover from last night.
Someone wishes they could take the trash out for your wife.
Your out of fashion clothes is a Swaziland orphan’s best clothing.
An estranged son or daughter would gladly be in the company of your messed up family and go on all your crappy vacations.
Millions of uneducated adults would be more than thrilled to sit through your boring college classes.
Someone wishes they could still forgive their dad… etc, etc, etc.
You see what I’m talking about?
My clothes have seen better days but at least I have clothes.
Your turn to be honest.
What is something you hate or have a tendency to complain/gripe about that could be someone else’s dream?
p.s. 6 days and I’ll be back in the states!
