http://www.americanapparel.net/presscenter/dailyupdate/dailyUp.asp?d=48&t=1602
After reading this this blog/article/post/whatever you want to call it, I related so much to it. It has made me realize how much I have and has turned things around the way I looked at things. It has contributed to helping me become a better person (because lately I’ve been wanting to make a positive change in myself). I used to take my dad’s store (OC Nutrition) for granted, thinking it will always be there, and he’s just going to keep doing what he does best, not realizing the economy can shut down his store and my dad can loose his job. But not everyone can do what they love doing without some help here and there— running a business alone is a lot of hard work and time (we don’t have any hired employees yet). And sometimes with my mom’s help there at the store, it isn’t enough. So the next time I’m asked to help at the store, I should feel good about myself knowing I’m not only helping my dad, but myself too. I should appreciate what my dad is doing for me and the others out there helping with their nutritional needs and not just about the money needed.
The things my dad does, just to make sure I’m happy and trying to get through this poor economy is unbelievable and I took way too much for granted.
Although, my dad is not that sucessful yet like American Apparel and I’m not this: “internet celeb/ spokes model/fashion maven/reality TV star/aspiring pop star,” I should realize the risk he took to start a new business and hopefully become huge and wealthy from it. It takes a lot to make a change in careers when you’ve been working at a another Company almost your entire life (Canon).
“…in the words of Britney, “I’m a smart person. What the hell was I thinking???” When my Daddy wants me to help at a store, I’m gonna do it!!! I said it before and I will say it again!!!! I love you Daddy! Mean it!!!”
