I am convinced that no matter what the quality of something is if it’s free people will take it. For instance, my job was giving away a ton of eyeglass cleaner. I noticed it when I went into the cafeteria. Later on I went back and they were all gone. But most of the people here don’t even wear glasses. They also give out two newspapers free daily in New York. The only problem is that it is the most unbalanced and biased trash I have read. Maybe I am more keenly aware because I am a journalism major but unless it is an Op-Ed piece your opinion should not be anywhere in the article. Yet is one of the most widely distributed papers because it’s free. Free dog food? Sure. I’ll take three cans. Who cares if I don’t have a dog. Maybe I’ll get really hungry one day and need a snack. Just because it’s free doesn’t mean we have to take it.
My mom got me the coolest gift. Barbie came out with an Alvin Ailey Doll to celebrate its 50th anniversary and she bought it for me. Most people don’t know that I actually collect Barbie Dolls. Laugh and I’ll choke you. For years now I get a Black Holiday Barbie every Christmas from my mom. Sure she has skipped a few years, but that’s ok. We can get those on Ebay.
At different points in this migration across the US I have related to different characters in the Bible. Right now I feel particularly similar to Abraham. When God told him to leave to go to a new land I’m sure he didn’t want to, but he did. Abraham was very wealthy so leaving all that behind had to be hard. When he left he didn’t know that what he would step into would be so much better and it didn’t manifest itself right away. That’s how I am feeling right at the moment.
I always have these ethical dilemmas so maybe you can help me out. Tell me if this is stealing. I went to Goodwill at lunch today with the wolf. I was looking for some more blazers and such for when I meet with clients. When I get to the register the manager says $20. Now I know that the stuff I had in my hand came to more than $20. Now is this a blessing or stealing? Let me know!
What is really cool about New York is getting to actually experience seasons. It’s not always just hot. I’m a nature girl so fall is my favorite season but it kind of gets glazed over in California. The three trees that I actually see in New York are beautiful. Though I am not looking forward to winter and snow at least I will experience a real winter once in my lifetime.
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