ANTHONY.S LIFE

So today i got in a heated argument with some people that I really hardly know. Let me start off by saying this. I don't make claims to what i know nothing about, nor am I out to make a point to anyone. I'm just me. I'm content with a majority of things in my life. Yeah, I'm fighting some mild depression with my situation and the way my life has been panning out the last several months, but I'm pretty happy. I'm a student and I try hard to make the grades I do. I suppose I could try harder, make more A's, study more, read my book more than once a course, respond to more people, sure. I could be an outstanding scholar! I don't, i'm lazy. I get A's and B's because for some unnatural reason, I just get it. I get enough information to build my thesis and make my point and be done. I have no need to go above and beyond.

I may not have a big house, or lots of things in it, but I have what I need. I'm just fine in my 900 sq foot apt with my dog and my cat. We think it's a great fit. I have some nice things because I worked extremely hard for them. I did used to work, I really did. I used to work my hands to the bone doing several jobs to earn my keep, to build my savings, to have "comfort". I don't need a nice car, or a 60'' t.v., or an Italian leather sofa and Persian rugs.... I have what makes me smile

I wake up everyday to my animals begging for breakfast, I brush my teeth, I check e-mails and I go check the mail. When i work I do that and come home and relax to what is mine. I have a good routine here. I'm ok with my simple life. I work, I eat, I sleep, I do homework, and I play with my pets. I don't really need more. I don't really desire more, I never did. Sure, a woman would be nice but I'm ok with being single. sure, a car would be nice, but I never went many places anyway.

I'm ok being a house guy. I go to the gym, or take my dog for walks when the weather is permitable but I really don't need much more. I never had a lot friends. Was never good at it. I have trust issues.

What I'm getting at is this, you don't need extensive luxuries in life to be happy. You don't need dozens of people to feel wanted, you don't need a house full of expensive accommodations to feel rich, you don't need a partner to feel sexy or loved. I also sure as hell don't need a degree to feel smart. I have found great peace in myself being who I am. I have people who make every day somewhat special to me. "Hey, you have pretty eyes". Or, "Hey Anthony, can help me understand this project"? I even have people I can go to when i myself am not feeling spectacular myself.

I live a simple life. I work, I eat, I take care of myself, and I offer a helping hand when I can. This is a life I choose. This is a life I've found my greatest content in. So trust me when i say, I value all of my friends, but it's you who really brings the greatest asset to the table. You, yourself, I, me. nobody can take that from you. Become your own best friend! Live a life that means something to the only person who will matter when they put that dirt on you. You!

Friends are great, they really are. but don't live outside your own personal comfort to be a friend to someone else. Live you life in your own comfort!