Confession Part II
Honestly I never thought the day would come I’d say this. But I’m rich. Filthy rich if I may add. You’re probably wondering why I’m saying this, or why I’m bragging about it. Just read on and you’ll catch my drift, or so I hope anyway.
The most used definition of rich is;
Rich
having abundant possessions and especially material wealth
by m-w.com
I have to say that I don’t agree with that. Not completely anyway. Most of us think of the above mentioned definition when one says he’s rich. But did you ever consider that being rich isn’t just about materialistic things?
Money isn’t an issue in my view of rich; yes I just said I was rich but I didn’t mean in the I-have-lots-of-money way. Sure I have my TV, computer, my house, my furniture and my savings but what I mean is that I’m rich in a non-materialistic way.
I’m blessed with a wonderful family, I can look back on a great childhood and I know I can always rely on them. Not many people can say that. People with great families and loving homes usually take them for granted.
You probably think I’m exaggerating, of course you don’t take your family for granted! Really? Are you sure? When was the last time you told them you loved them, or thanked them for what they did for you?
I feel rich for having them in my life, for the great opportunities they gave me and thankful for everything they did. Grateful for putting their own interests and needs aside at times so they could give me whatever it was I needed.
So therefor I thank them for what they did and still do for me, tell them I love them. Surprise them sometimes with a little gift to show them how much they mean to me. I wouldn’t want to miss them for the world.
When I was a young kid I didn’t see it, I just figured it was normal and that all parents did this for their children, or that all sisters behaved like mine (although honestly she could be a pain in the ass at times too!). But now that I’m older I realize that without them I wouldn’t be who I am today.
It’s sad to know that not everyone is blessed like I am, but I truly hope that one day you will feel this rich, whether it is because of your parents or because you have a family of your own. I wish for Christmas I could make everyone feel like this. Unfortunately I can’t but by showing a little love and respect we can at least make each other feel better….
Maybe it doesn’t belong in the same entry but besides the thoughts about being rich I have a few updates to share as well. There now is a statistics page which probably is not very interesting for anybody else but me, it shows top 15 commenters, top 10 posts with most comments and a total of all entries, comments and commenters. Then there are also two new reviews for you to enjoy. Rhiannon‘s review from petshopgirlsreviews.com is now finally up as well as a review from Crystena through the review club at PSGR.com. There is one more I have to put up but I’ll save that for another rainy day (the way things look that would be tomorrow or later today).
Plugged: Corinne, Kelly, Crystena, Jennii, Sarah
14 Comments on "Confession Part II"
In response to your message lol I’m using wordpress and like right now its 12:23pm. I’d like it to just say that LOL. currently, it doesn’t have am/pm and the time is off by like half an hr lol. =P I see u joined Phantasia! Yay! =P
Hahaha back and forth, me again w00t haha. It worked thanks so much!!!! =P
Crystena thank you for the compliment, I’m glad you like reading my blog. I try to write it in a way so my views about certain subjects are clear but without directly attacking someone (unless I have to of course 
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I’m sorry to read your childhood wasn’t what it was supposed to be, but I’m glad that things have picked up for you now and that you and your family seem closer now than you were before.
Thanks for the comment. ^_^
I agree with you, although most people think of rich as in material.. I do as well but when you think of that I’m also rich. I have a mom and dad, siblings, animals, and I have a roof on my head, food, clothing, the whole 9 yards. I know I’d be lost without my family, mainly my mother because she’s been such a strong figure in my life.
You’re welcome Amanda,
That’s what this entry is all about, make people think of the meaning of rich. For us it’s so normal to have a roof over our heads and food on the table that we take it for granted, while in fact we should consider ourselves lucky and very rich.
I have to say, If you’re rich than I must be spoiled. Even though moneywise I am poorer than poor ( thanks a lot to my studentlife hehe) I got the chance to live.
I’ll explain to people who don’t know me.
I was adopted when I was two weeks old. I was born in Sri Lanka and there was no future for me (that’s too personal to talk about) but I was brought up in The Netherlands.
I don’t say I have had the best childhood growing up but I have the oppertunity to live. Right now I come from a broken family. Parents split up, I don’t have the brother-sister connection with my brother and sister but they are there for me when I need them!
For so many people it’s normal ‘to live’ but to me..I feel like it’s a gift and I was chosen with all those other children who got adopted to actually have a loving family, go to school, to college, have friends, explore the world, have money to do stuff ( well hehe not always as I mentioned earlier but you get the point)
Girls are ‘nothing’ in Sri Lanka. I know I’d be poor there if I wouldn’t got adopted. Poor in the meaning of having no money to spend. Poor due to a lack of education. Poor due to no or less healthcare. Poor because I probably wouldn’t have anybody that love me and if they did….they die young there. Poor of grieve, pain and feeling like nothing.
YES I AM BLOODY RICH IN MY OWN WAY!
I am also blessed with a family that I hold very dear – but still we have tried being in possession of a little money and a lot money and we liked having a lot the most. I think it’s a half true that your rich just because of money but I also think that it’s a half lie when someone says that money means nothing. That is my opinion on the subject 
Very true nan, but that’s also because money is important in this society, without it you’re not getting anywhere in life, you can’t even put food on the table.
So rich is a mix of both I suppose but most of us forget about the non-materialistic part of being rich.
Your layout is absolutely beautiful. I am a horse fanantic myself, so I am a bit biased, but it is beautiful regardless. THe blue and grey work so perfect with the white. I found your website through Shawna over at Eruantale.net, but I believe you are a member of Phantasia as well? I am new to that place, but love it so much already. I have been searching for a good review site, so thanks for posting those. I will definitely check it out.
It is very true about richness being more than monetary or material richness. I too, wish that everyone could realize that there is more to life than STUFF! I look forward to seeing you around the MB – take care.
I’m very happy to say that I’m pretty rich as well. I do thank my parents a lot (for every dinner – for every time they pay something for me because I’m broke etc) and I give lots of hugs and kissies . If my parents would support me I could never afford to live in Munich (it’s the most expensive city in Germany to live in).
I’m very happy I’m rich 
hey, thanks for the comment, i like the layout on your site, awesome colours.
Hey Chans!
I really enjoyed reading your blog,
You’re totally right!
And I like your Layout ^^
How did you make it?
xxx
I’m up on the top commentors! WOOT for Amber . I haven’t seen you around so much anymore, I must say. Perhaps I should stalk you more often.
I frequently tell my family I love them and say thank you but I don’t think – even for all of that – that I am appreciative enough of them because I still continue to treat them in a way that isn’t very acceptable when I’m on a hormonal rage.
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Wow. Since we are confessing and all, I must confess, I LOVE reading your blog. You are just one of those people who can write a blog and it actually means something to those who read it. That is fantastic. It really is. I didn’t have the best childhood myself, but as an adult, I see things so much differently now, and things have changed with my family so rapidly, mostly for the good. But for the past, I don’t know, 5 years (for as long as I’ve been moved out basically), everytime I talk to my mom, dad, sisters (they get kinda weirded out) I always say I love you when I hang up. (sometimes it makes my dad giggle because I never miss a beat, he never used to tell me he loved me as a child) But if your childhood was as you say it was, then you are a very lucky rich girl, and I envy you for that. =P
BTW, I personally love reading other peoples blog statistics (and my own), so someone will be checkin em out for sure. =P