Everything is Borrowed

We are created and brought to earth with nothing, we accumulate a whole load of crap and then we die, leaving everything behind. But the main thing we leave is our memories and love with other people, those of which are free.

Ive grown up with basic stuff, but my mum always tried her hardest to get me the coolest things. I never knew back then that keeping up with the Jones' would leave nothing but guilt, fear and the realization that i never really needed the 'stuff'. Growing up being told when home alone "When someone knocks on the door, turn everything off, be quiet and hide!".

Luckily my ninja skills and probably my mum's charms kept a roof over our head and the stuff under it. But the process of bailiffs removing everything you own, and being put into sheltered housing is a bit ... well lets say its not fun.

Although to this day the risk of losing our home is still around. Not much we can do but continue with life and continue to be ninjas when it comes to the phone ringing and people knocking on the door.

Yes i purchased a lot of unnecessary gadgets this last year, but its the thrill of money in my hand and being able to spend it myself. Do i regret anything i have lavished out on, yes and no. I could of gone without but then again no, i don't like to regret. What has been done has been done - get over it and move on. But now i spend my money on other people to do things. We cant take money with us when we die, so there's no point saving it up, so i spend it on memories. People cant believe when i offer to pay towards their part of an outing, trips, shows or holidays when they're a little short of cash. I'm not doing it to show off the money i've got. I don't have much, but it pays towards an event that will leave memories forever in my mind, and to me, its worth every penny!

Best things in life are free ... love and memories. Relish in it constantly.

Don't waste a single day!