Tenth of March

Lately I have been talking about that 'Baby Borrowers' show that has been on the Lifestyle channel, and last night was the second installment. Much to my relief, the real parents of the babies used on the show had constant view of their kids via camera and could step in at any time to give advice (although they weren't supposed to if they could avoid it) or to take their children away if they thought their well-being was at risk. Well one of the couples had their baby taken away on the first day after they just left it in the house with the nanny (who was supervising them to make sure they didn't break the baby I guess?) alone. It was a really interesting social study, to see how the kids (all the teenagers involved were roughly 18) handled the situation. Oddly to me, it seemed like most of the boys were doing a lot of the work rather than the girls...I kind of assumed it would be the other way around. Personally, my boyfriend doesn't like babies so I know if we had to look after one I would be doing everything. 

This morning my sister and I got some baby experience of our own! Not actually having to look after one, but we got to play with Cooper for an hour and we had lots of fun. He likes me more than Eliza by the way.

Thoughts.

Lately I've been thinking about how lucky I am, and how much I take everything I have for granted. Sure, some crappy things have happened to me over the years, but nothing really compared to some people. I'm going to try to be more appreciative these things in the future.

I have two parents who love me and each other and would do just about anything for me.

I have an amazing boyfriend whom I love and who loves me most of the time.

I have a big extended family that is very close, and who always have been and always will be there for me if I ever need anything.

I have a job, and an income that allows me to be comfortable.

I've had, and will continue to have so many opportunities, especially where my education is involved. I was very lucky to get into a good school which allowed me to thrive and have a real interest in learning, and this has made me the person I am today. I have been allowed to start one university course, decide that perhaps it wasn't for me, and start a new one. I will have the opportunity to go back to the old one if the new one doesn't work out.

I live in a country where I have easy access to food, water, shelter, electricity and medical care should I require it.

I don't have many friends, but the ones I do have are pretty cool.