Sydney Svoboda

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Reflection #5

February 16, 15

“Living on a Dollar”

While watching the documentary about “Living on a Dollar” it made me feel many different emotions. My heart was sad for the people the guys met, and the struggles they faced everyday that many of us have never, and will probably never even think about happening to us. My heart was happy to see how simple these people live, and how fortunate they are at the same time. My heart was grateful for the guys that went on this 58 day journey, and were able to show us viewers back home how much others struggle with just the little things like eating everyday, a place to sleep, and a job to go to everyday. My heart is also upset for how much I take for granted in this wonderful life not only I live in, but also many of us get the opportunity to.

Films like this really open up my eyes to bigger problems going on in this world that we don’t often times realize. These people were so inspiring and truly genuine people. They were smiling throughout the whole entire video, and at times not even showing the struggles they were to face tomorrow. It also really hit home when they had to choose between paying $25 a year for their children to attend school, or if they wanted to put food on the table for them. Day to day struggles like these never even cross many of our minds. I am very inspired by this film and these young men for doing this. They found a way to live on a $1 a day, and some days were harder than others, but they came closer through this struggle, and made an impact on many of the people they met. After watching this video it makes me truly thankful for everything I have in my life especially the little things we take for granted the most like a college education, food on the table, a bed to sleep in, and jobs to attend which in reality are truly big things in others lives. I hope to remind myself of these people in times I may be less grateful.