You can't have it all

You can't. I feel that it's fundamentally impossible to have a perfect life.

No, I'm not saying that life can't be amazing and beautiful and full of lace and chains, but there are some things that have to give. It keeps us balanced. Right now, I have a lovely boyfriend, it's kinda warm outside, my family loves me and I love them, and my friends are stupendous. But I don't have money. Indeed, I think I have about 14 bux to my name. Valentines day is coming up, and I won't have money to get my sweetheart anything (or rather, it'll be late). My mom's birthday is in about 3 weeks, and there is one more thing that I want to get her before her birthday so that she can start on her road to becoming Steampunk (yes, my mom is that much of a G).

This entry isn't all about money. It's about balance. If we were to have everything we ever wanted in life, we would be greedy bastards because we would always aim to acquire more. Even now, I have a place to stay, a steady supply of food, loving people, and I want money for corsets and gifts.

If we were given all we wanted and did not have to work for it, we'd be lazy bastards and expect to get all we desire at a moment's notice. I really despise people like that, as I used to be like that when I was younger...I never asked for anything, but my mom always gave. And gave and gave and gave. And I didn't start thanking her until I was about 16 when I realized she doesn't HAVE to give me things...she doesn't HAVE to cook me food, et cet. It keeps you balanced, and it keeps you humbled.

Life can be beautiful with all the things you have now, and it's fine to want for more things, but you can't have it all. It's impossible...there will always be more to have.