Being Middle Class is Boring....

I grew up relatively poor, by the standards of my region.

 I remember not being able to buy anything that wasnt on sale. This actually led me to believe that ‘on sale' meant ‘for sale' and I hated that stores kept so many items out that we couldnt buy. I only learned the difference when I was about 16.

Most of my clothes came from older girls at my church or aunties who would buy them for me. I had everything I needed, but the quality was usually very low.

As a young adult I had some issues also. My water was shut off once for non-payment. I worked 3 jobs while in college the first time. I once genuinely considered selling my blood/plasma.

But for the past 4–5 years I've been earning well. When I go to buy something, I dont look at the price (in most stores, some shops I know are outrageous so I will confirm before buying). I have six pairs of shoes, four of which are essentially the exact same shoe in different colors (office flats in blue, black, tan, and burgandy).

My puppy has more toys than I had as a child.

Being middle class is boring to someone born in middle class, but for me being middle class feels like a weight off my shoulders.

-Samantha Kannan