Over the vacation, my parents had brought me along with them to do some business in the US. While I was walking around and looking for a shop to buy food in, I met a family of two who seemed to not have enough money to pay.
I checked my pocket and noticed I had some spare change. I thought about it a bit, but eventually went up to them and gave them the amount they would need to pay for their food. We talked for a bit, and I walked them back to their house. We bonded over time, and got along quite well.
Throughout my trip to the US, I spent most of my time at their apartment. They taught me a lot of things actually. Like how to cut costs and make sure to use your money to the fullest. What surprised me though was that they were one of the lower class in America. I think that they are at least middle class from where I come from.
Mary was very cheerful and friendly. She told me all the things there is to know about where she lives and how to live like they do. While I didn’t talk to Nicole that much since I’m closer to Mary in age, we got along well and she was a nice and sweet. The area they lived in was nice and not polluted. The air was fresh and the streets were clean.
The place wasn’t really clean, however it is still habitable. They had clothes, electricity, water, a roof over their heads, etc. They had all the basic necessities. I can see why they struggle and all, but they’re living a nice enough life to get by and do the things they need to.
Overall, this experience has opened my eyes to a more international point of view. Now, I know that there are many others like Mary and Nicole. Many other people are also in the same situation is the Hadley family. However, they might not be so lucky. The Hadley family was lucky because they live in America. America is a country where you have insurance and there are a lot of shelters for homeless/disabeled people. Meanwhile, in other countries, there aren’t even any shelters for homeless/disabeled people.
Hanna's Lazy Adventure 