I realize this is closed, but I can comment today.

I want the world to be different because I lived in it by the fact that I have and continuously learn to give more than I take.  I honestly have not always had this attitude.  I have 'thought' that I did, but I am selfish.

Because of that selfishness I have paid a price.  My life got to the point I lost all dignity and hope.  Thank-God, there were others that cared when I did not.  They have taught me the simplest things and for that I am forever grateful.

Today I get to work and can afford the simple things of being able to tip a waitress well, knowing they make less than 3.00$ an hour.  These are things that did not cross my mind in the past.  Having been in those shoes, I understand the difficulties have making ends meet.

My goal is to give back.