Recently I have taken a lot of heat from both friends and family for the way that I live my life. I'm 21 and I've gone out twice since I've been home for the summer. I spend too much time working and not enough time with friends...yep I've heard it all.
And I'm ready to tell my side of things.
I'll admit it is not uncommon for me to have to cancel or change plans a day or two in advance because someone called in sick for work or needs time off. It comes with the territory of having your family's name on the building. When other employees call in its your job to step up no questions asked. Do I often enjoy it? No. Do I get jealous seeing pictures of you having fun? Of course. It wouldn't be human not to. But I wouldn't change my life for a second. I work my butt off for everything I want in my life.
With all of that responsibility comes a certain freedom in knowing that I can support myself completely on my own. Anything I want to do in life I can do if I work hard enough.
I may not be "normal" and I can tell you that I have lost more than a few friends over my lifestyle this summer, but I wouldn't change it for the world.
I'm stronger and becoming a better person every single day because I am chasing my goals not the ideals of others.
My priorities are:
1) health
2) work
3) family
4) happiness
What are yours?
Xoxo,
C
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