Im addicted...

I have an addiction. Being born into this generation, I didn’t find the addiction, but rather, it found me. I can’t go a minute without using it. The satisfaction level that I get from it varies from time to time. I would just wish I wouldn’t get yelled at by my parents or other adults for using it. They just don’t understand what living really is. They’re just so old, what do they know, right?

Take the Scenic Route

After another day at work, I took another long drive back home.

Down the Delaware expressway

Exiting at the tenth exit

Crossing the Tacony Bridge back into New Jersey…

I did this for two months every single day. The job itself was fun, the drive on the other hand was long, boring and exhausting. I needed to find ways to make it enjoyable so it won't be so miserable.

I tried dancing in my car on the way home, but it got awkward when other people stared into my window. I guess I'll save the embarrassment and find a different way to tackle this task.

Before leaving the job, I thought, what if I took a different route home. So I went on and typed my address into the GPS and selected the second route. It took me down Burlington Pike where I found “The Scenic Route”.

The Scenic Route was awesome. For the first time, I saw the Delaware River at its finest. The water was crystal blue. It’s its sides existed the most beautiful trees. The landscape was definitely Instagram worthy.

Delaware River at its finest

Me. Me. Me.

I love my job!!!

My job is filled with all sorts of excitements. People from all sorts of background walks through the door every day. I get to listen to hilarious stories from my customers, and at times, even get to become a part of a special story. I get to help make life changing decisions. I make people feel like they're an Olympic athlete and others, princesses.

I work at Kids Foot Locker.

Whatever You Can Do, I Can Do Better

"Jealousy is the fear of comparison" - Max Frisch

There have been plenty of times in my past where I've compared myself to other people. Most of the time, the people I compare myself to are strangers. Other times, it would be people who I truly loved.

When someone can do something, I must do it better. I applied this mindset to anything and everything. 

I compare grades, athleticism, social popularity, shoes, money, car, and the list goes on and on and on.

At the end of each day, I become more and more insecure. Social media only makes it worse. It gives people the opportunity to create and manipulate their public image. People are always living life to the fullest. They eat only at the finest restaurants. They're always out shopping for new clothes and shoes. They travel and explore all edges of the Earth. The smiles on their faces are priceless.

While I am just living my boring life.

What I avoided during these times was reality. I failed to come to the realization that there will always be someone in this world that is more athletic, intelligent, and popular than me.

I tried to appreciate the ‘not so finer things in life.’ Because the ‘not so finer things in life’ may bring a world of joy to other people around the country.

I had to drill this realization into my mind.

Instead of comparing myself to other people, I compared myself to myself. How have I grown throughout my lifetime? How did I improve myself?

This comparison was eye opening. I worked harder, not to surpass the person next to me, but myself.

This helped me focus on goals that are actually obtainable. Goals that would build me up rather than break me down.

Thanks for reading.

-Jason