(: Not So Hard To Smile :)

Growing up in the Mass Quarter's of Canton Mssissipppi I've learned to appreciate the little things that a lot of people take for granted. When you grow up having little of nothing, your views of the world tend to change when you finally get more than you use to. Most people where I'm from struggled most of their lives and they did everything they could so that their chldren wouldn't have to go through what they have. One might ask why am I so happy about coming from a place with roaches in the house, cracks in the ceiling, little or no hot water and very limited meals. You might even say I'm a fool for telling you that's how I once lived but whatever you may think means nothing to me at all. Growing up in those conditions have molded me into a strong, independent, self-motivated and determined individual. Because even though we had very little, everyday we found a reason to smile. My grandmother always told me that I should be thankful for what the Good Lord has givemn you because in this life no one has to give you anything. I've always believed that no matter how sad your life may be, there is always something to smile about. I try my best to give off the impression that I am as happy as possible even when I am in the worst mood I could be in. I had a baseball coach who told me that there is nothing wrong with faking it. I know noone wants to be a fake person but in this case faking it may not be such a bad idea. By putting a fake smile on your face, it will eventually come naturally and before you know it you won't have to fake it anymore. By greeting someonne with a smile, you could make their day better by doing something as simple as smiling. Just know that no matter how many rainy days you have in your life just continue to smile and give yourself a reason to believe that everything will be ok. If I can through what I have and still manage to show no signs of the hurt and smile, so can you.

(:Dedicated To Everyone Out There Like Me :)