As video games temporarily relieved my boredom, I figured to run down to play some soccer with my cousins'. As …show more content…
As everyone gathered around the dinner table, the adults spoke about their childhoods. Being the curious person I am, I tried to listen into the discussion. As children, my parents tried to make ends meet with what was around, but it never took the fun out of their lives.
I jumped the gun and added that I would have died of boredom like I was already if I were living in my parent's shoes, even as far to include some of my complaints while living here. At this point, almost everyone gave questionable expressions directed at me. I wasn't sure what ticked them to be honest, but then out to my left, I see dad give this infuriating look right at me and told me to "quit being such a jerk! You are very unappreciative of the things around you."
With the embarrassment and disappointment of me and my parents, my appetite was murdered and the only thing I could think of at this point was to calmly walk back to my bedroom and