IMO, economy, rich ppl, wealth disparity
wealth disparity fucking womps. one aspect that gets to me is that the wealthy can afford to ignore the world. they can choose to engage in activism, or not. they do not need change, because they already have the means. all that they require is got. nevermind that the wealth this affords comes at the cost of millions and millions of people's comfort and safety. they don't think too much about that.
whereas for me, whether i want to or not, i never get to ignore anything. the stakes are high; they are my life, or change; a future, or death.
the kicker is that those who are best positioned and have the means to make real change occur (as a singular person or a group) are the wealthy. and, so, that's partly why we're here in hell.
IMO, economy, rich ppl, wealth disparity, venting
i just wanna wake up and not worry about money, or food, or bills, or clothes, or rent.
so that, when friends suggest we go out, i don't need to nervously say 'yeah, sure!' and then immediately ask my partner if we can even afford it, cos i sure as hell can't. i want to eat out somewhere nice and not have the weight of the bill heavy on my mind the entire night. the embarrassment of being in such a place where i can't even pay for my own food. i wanna accept invitations without feeling insecure.
i want to not have to worry if my clothes are too worn. if i look like my worth. i want to have the majority of my clothing be less than 5 years old. i want to look nice.
i wanna have a computer that can actually do the music production i want to do. i want to stop looking for compromises, or workarounds. i just want a capable, purpose-built machine.
i want to spontaneously drive to a trail, or park, or whatever, and i can actually do that, instead of worrying if it's too far for our 20 year old car, if it's even available since we all share it, or if we'll have money for gas. i want the ability to buy a car. i want to get around easily, quickly.
i want to feel hopeful about the possibilites for my future, not dire.
i want to be carefree, and i'm not allowed.
IMO, economy, rich ppl, wealth disparity, venting
and i can already hear it
'these are luxuries. you have food. you have a roof. you have clothes. be grateful!' (paraphrased quote from my father, btw.)
ah, fuck off. we all deserve to have luxuries then. the baseline is not an inch from death or destitution, whichever first. what the fuck.
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