Life

I recently started my first internship in PR at the National MS Society here in New York (MS stands for Multiple Sclerosis). I have to admit that event though I only started working here last week, I do get bored from time to time - hence the blogging in the middle of the day. But recently I've been thinking about life in general, and reading and writing a whole bunch of articles about people with MS has given me a new perspective on life: we are lucky to have it.

I started thinking about life (and death) last week when I heard the shocking news that one of the kids from my high school graduating class died in a car crash. I didn't know him that well, but enough to feel deeply disturbed. It made me realize that we never know what life has in store for us. That evening after work I went to babysit a little girl I often babysit, and I was surprised at how my perspective changed. I usually get annoyed with the little games she forces me to play, but that specific night I looked at her getting so excited at the sight of her new doll and I was amazed. Life used to be so simple as a kid and so much fun, but I think that's partly because they are so easily amazed and impressed, and that makes them truly happy. Later, she started telling me about her little boyfriend - keep in mind here that she is about 5. Talking about it, she was the cutest thing ever, and I realized how precious life is.

OK this is getting depressing... but still sometimes we have to take the time to stop and look at how lucky we are. Some people have MS and can't function without at wheelchair, but there are always worse things. At least we have life.

now i'm gonna go eat enjoy life and eat some chocolate.