Normal - The New Bad Word

Snuggled up... Sandwiched in between the 2 men I couldn't live without (well, one big man and one little man) and somewhat enjoying the fact I can't sleep right now. It's quiet and I can actually think. I know our life isn't perfect. We have our struggles... And, something I never thought I'd say... I'm pretty sure that makes us normal. Yikes. That n-word... "Normal". Wtf does that mean, anyway? I don't know any family that doesn't have their share of issues. In fact, I talked to a guy today... The son of a cop... Total, admitted pothead. See... Even they have issues. Our problems might not be the same as yours but - that's the glory of life. They don't have to be. My struggles don't make your struggles and less important any more than yours make mine less important. I think a lot of people get into this mindset where what they're going through is just the worst thing on earth. They get so wrapped up in themselves that they forget that life could ALWAYS get worse. Pick your head up. Stop with the "My life sucks more" dick measuring contest. Listen. Sometimes hearing someone talk to you about what's going on in their life can put yours back into perspective... Or, just maybe, you'll get good advice or even a helping hand.