I am such a whiner. I know that. I whine on very simple things, that instead of being thankful for what I have, I oftentimes wish, even lust for things that I don’t have.

I often complain about my financial situation that I feel like I’m the poorest living thing on earth. Sure I can easily make money out of my online side lines, but still, I know that it isn’t enough. Why wasn’t I born with a golden spoon? Okay, enough of this drama ^_^ I already promised myself not to ask life so many “why’s”.

Earlier tonight, I saw a special segment on Rated K about a family who lives on the streets and they rely basically on their “kariton” for shelter and food. They’re a family of 5 and lives on their kariton, sometimes on makeshift houses on the streets. Unlike others who beg on the streets, this family gathers bottles newspapers so they could at least earn P200 – P300 (>$4-$6) a day, and yet they never stop dreaming and believing that there’s a better life for them. Amazing. They are even trying to send 3 of their kids to school. I salute the mom for the patience and for the dad for his perseverance. I hope that their prayers will be granted soon.

And here I am, whining that I couldn’t afford to buy a car. I am so pathetic, right? The universe is not giving me one because it knows that I could not afford to maintain and pay even the cheap auto insurance

Seriously, that episode made me realize how blessed I am and that there is no reason for me to whine about my life.

The happiest people don’t have the best of everything…They just make the best of everything..