The fantasy of the yard surrounded by the white picket fence is changing. Growing up I bought into having 2.5 children, the house, 9 to 5 job and weekend runs to the Home Depot. Now, not so much. I don’t know if that is because life often times has a way of turning you into a different direction, or maybe it’s a sign of the times. Let me break the American dream into sections so I can better explain.
2.5 Children: I love kids. I have soon to be four nieces and nephews, who I love very dearly. However, my freedom is something I have grown accustomed to. Let’s face it, life changes with children. I want a few little rug rats, but I need a wife, stability and a village before that happens.
The House: Strings attached. Let’s face it, a lot of people are losing homes and getting into financial situations that they did not foresee. The American dream has been about getting the biggest house you can afford. No matter how nice the house is, you won’t be comfortable in
it if you’re barely making the payments on it.
9 to 5: Never bought into this one. If it were up to me, I’d live off the land.
Weekend runs to the Home Depot: I’m a handy man at heart. You may find me in the Home Depot during the week. I guess all I’m saying is that we grow up hoping for one thing and a
lot of times we find out those things aren’t all they’re cracked up to be.
Just because you don’t believe in what you used to, or your life isn’t where you thought it would be, doesn’t mean your dream is lost.
Walt
daigoumee says:
Do you people have a facebook fan page? I looked for one on twitter but could not discover one, I would really like to become a fan!
Apr 27, 2011, 7:22 am