So here we are, in the season of Thanks. Today at church, there will probably be the typical "what are you thankful for" message. In classes, on Monday and Tuesday, there will most likely be the "I'm so thankful for this..." from a prof, maybe even a couple of students (the perks of going to a Christian university). Now this is all good and happy, and fanfreakingtastic...but here's what my question is, ehem..Why in the heck, do we only talk about this during Thanksgiving? I mean come on...did God only give us the capability to be thankful one week out of an entire year? Of course not. Thanksgiving does some really funny things to people, let's assess this situation for a few...Look at American society, what does it say? It's an "I" society. All about "I." Everything is about yourself, do not worry about others, trip 'em as they run past. It's all about what "I" can accomplish, eff everyone else, they do not mean anything. Sound about right? Here's the funny part, when it comes to Thanksgiving, this "I" society seems to change drastically. It is now a "You for the day" society. Promoting to be thankful for those around you and to show them love. Show people that you care and that you are there for them. Spend time with your family....This is on Thursday, but when that clock strikes midnight, you know what society turns into? That's right, back into the "I" society. However, when that clock strikes midnight on Friday after Thanksgiving, they are crazier than they have ever been before. They are out for blood and they will do whatever it takes to get you out of the way. That's right, Black Friday. A day for all of America to act like idiots and trample all over people. A day where they are pushing people out of the way, to get what they want. Kind of ironic that this day happens after the day that we show how thankful for what we've got. A day where we come together and are united. Well, here's what I have got to say to you, America:
1. Get over yourselves.
2. Get a freaking life (sleeping on a sidewalk from 12 am until 6 am to get the best deals is not a life).
3. Learn to see what is really important.
4 - 10. Get over yourselves.
That's right, I said it GET OVER YOURSELVES. A country where we are "united we stand" sure has a funny way of showing it. I see unity in this country...holiday, disasters, and when everyone is too drunk not to be united. I just stuck it to you America.
Now that I have ripped our country apart, I have a few more things to say to this Christian college that we go to. First of all, show more gratitude for what you have. I mean seriously, when it comes to the point where you are saying, "OMG! They don't have any BBQ on the salad bar! This place sucks!" you probably should recheck yourself. I know that it's the end of the world to not have anything to dip your chicken nuggets in (oh wait, no it's not), but the last time I checked...we have food to eat, not everyone in the world does. Suck it up. And for all of you people who are complaining about the dorms and how old they are...freaking get over it. First of all, you are college kids, not kings...so get over it. Second of all, do you have a place to sleep when it's snowing and raining? Thought so, suck it up. Or for you who complain about waiting in line too long at a grocery store, at least you can go there to buy things? At least you have money to do so. You could be the bum sitting outside of the store, hoping that someone would bring you food. So back to this Christian thing, we are called to live radically, are we not? Last time I checked, living radically for Christ was not being some snobby, ungrateful little twit who complains about everything, but it is someone who expresses gratefulness when no one else does. It is someone who has patience when no one else is. It is someone who is loving when there is no love. Check your motives...Thanksgiving is a holiday once a year, but an action that should be all year long.
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