Appreciative

I like to think of myself as one of those people aware of how easy my life is and able to appreciate living in the richest country in the world. But, in all honesty, I really don't. I really don't understand what being hungry feels like. I don't even know what long hours and a dead-end job means. Hell, I went to private school.

My concerns are so trivial. I worry about having to wake up before noon, writing 4-page papers, and reading a couple hundred pages a week for class. And even if I don't do well in school, I'll be fine. I have all kinds of support systems. Any stress I feel is entirely manageable.

I'm not sure what it will take for me to truly appreciate what I have and reach something nearing my potential. But if I don't do something soon, law school is going to be a rude wake-up call.