Things we get used to!

I remember a time when i was delighted to just have a car, but today i got a service and had to drive in a small car, it was horrid and cramped and clunky, but years ago i would have been delighted with it.

My internet connection is really slow this evening, by slow i mean slower than "normal" but in reality it is still ten times faster than the dial up connection i had a year ago, so i've adjusted to a new "normal" and when i don't get that i feel frustrated.

I never had holidays years ago, now if i don't get a few breaks a year theres something wrong, another new normal.

it was announced yesterday that ireland is the second wealthiest nation per capita in the world, when i was growing up our cousins did not have an inside bathroom, now normal means jacuzzis and hottubs.

the problem with all this affluence is the feelings it caused whenever our new heightened expectations are not met, we seem to have more anger and frustration than ever, still we must try to keep a balance on it all.

I try to be grateful for the real things in my life, wonderful friends, healthy children, a good home, and lots and lots of laughter, i hope they never dissapear