Dear Knights,

You would have thought the world was going to end, towns would be destroyed, and riots would break out in the streets just because North Penn did not call off school for the Juno Blizzard. It’s a tragedy that school officials would actually want school to be in session and not extend the school year far into the summer. And what’s even worse is the fact that they gave us a two hour delay. How dare they? Everyone complaining on Twitter had every right to say hurtful, rude, and offensive things about North Penn! In the face of such unwarranted criticism, I have one question: will the glass ever be half full? Do people still look at life with a positive outlook?

People can be so ungrateful and unsatisfied with life in general. It’s irritating to listen to people complain all the time about the things they wish they had or the places they wish they could go to or even the clothes they wish they could wear. I don’t remember the last time I talked with someone about what they enjoyed about their life.

What about the kids living in third world countries? What about the kids right here at home who can barely afford McDonald’s?  I hear people complaining that they didn’t have enough money for Max Brenner, so they had to go to a different restaurant. Big Whoop. There are worse things in life than not getting five star meals.

Take a step back from the bubble we all live in and realize that there is always someone who has it worse than you do. There is always someone who is having a harder, tougher, sadder day.  Yes, everyone comes across small problems and disappointments in life, but put others first before you complain about how horrible your life is. In reality, we all have amazing lives and wonderful opportunities. Take advantage of the life you have instead of sitting back and thinking about what could be better. And if you’re faced with a legitimate problem? Instead of complaining, try doing something about all the “bad.”

The day this world stops complaining will be the day we all can live happily ever after.

Sincerely,

Siena