Stef

As I've mentioned before, I tend to dream a lot... but I actually try to LIVE those dreams. Is that so wrong?

I was talking to a friend today, bitching a tiny bit about how I wish I was going to Hawaii again this year for my birthday (I was invited again with a free place to stay, but I don't have the time off work to go) and my friend leaves tomorrow to stay there for a month with her sister (which is where I would have stayed). Anyway, my friend said to me "You can't have everything."

My immediate response?   "WHY THE HELL NOT?!"

His reply was "You're not rich."

Okay...I realize I work in human services and don't yet have a degree. I am an amateur photographer who rarely gets gigs, and never makes her clients pay that much, if at all. I realize I still live with my mom and dad cuz I can't afford to move out.

But I will be DAMNED if money has anything to do with following my dreams!!! I know I won't make it to Hawaii this year, but I'm just kinda tired of people telling me I'm not gonna make it anywhere until I'm rich. Fuck that!! Im rich in many, many ways...just not monetarily. And I just won't take NO for an answer when it comes to living life how I want it.

The reason I won't have time off work...I'm going to Europe in the Spring with college. I'm SUPER excited about that trip...Ive never been to Europe and I cannot WAIT to go...but does that mean I can't be a lil upset about not getting to visit my favorite island this year??

I don't get it. Why can't people just be like, yea it sucks you won't make it this time, but you will again soon!!! Gotta all be bringin me down with "you're not rich, Stef...you can't have everything."

Oh, I will have everything my little heart desires!! You just wait and see!! I guess it's just one more person I get to prove wrong someday!!