The Big Question

Yesterday, I was asked the big question. "So, what all do you want out of life?" The person asking me this was referring to the time period after I finish my masters, start my job, and marry the love of my life. Unfortunately, I know what this person was expecting me to say. "I would love to have made _____ dollars by the time I am thirty, live in a gorgeous home with a wrap around porch, and be able to take extravagant vacations from time to time."
Well sadly, my answer didn't satisfy this expectation.

I want to be happy.

I know, here Maria goes again being about as cheesy as it could get with her whole love and happiness rant.

I can't sit here and tell you that I want to live on the side of a road someday. No. I absolutely want to be able to live well and support my children to my highest ability. But I will  not let my wealth or my family's wealth be based on how many pairs of shoes, gorgeous bags, and fancy cars we do or do not have.

I want to be happy.

Already, at the age of 19, I see such sadness by the "richest" people in this world. Jesus' perfect example of love has shown me what brings you true happiness. He has blessed me with the most beautiful people to constantly put a smile on my face. There is no greater happiness than this.

So, world: take your Mercedes, Jimmy Choos, and Prada bags. I'll keep my slightly run down apartments, pbjs, and Target clothes but most importantly, my happiness.

I hope you all had a lovely thanksgiving. Remember what we should truly be thankful for <3