I WAS a Princess

In our princess discussion, I felt like the notion of “princesses” got a bad wrap. I can honestly say, I can relate to being spoiled when I was younger. My mom was raising my brother and myself on her own, sending us to private schools, while buying the most luxurious items, so we could fit in with our fellow classmates. I remember a time, my brother made my mom buy him some expensive Nike shoes, which cost over $100.00 dollars. She cried the whole night after she brought them with her credit card. My mom didn’t have the sufficient money to treat my brother and I like princes and princesses, but she still did. Now in our articles and class discussion, it seems that “once a princess, always a princess.” I would have to disagree because even though I was a princess in my childhood, I can honestly say I do not buy items at regular price. I would call myself a “bargain shopper” in our society. I still enjoy being bought nice items for Christmas, but who doesn’t? Even though, I see some princess aspects in myself, attending a private school, I have experienced the “highest royalty.” These girls go on exotic vacations for every holiday, drive BMW’s, and have the newest Coach purse. There were days were I was jealous of these girls when I pulled out of school every day with my 1996 Black Camry. I then realize; these girls have nothing to look forward to. Theses “princesses” have already experienced lavish items from their parents, while on the other hand; I have learned to earn my money and spend it in appropriate ways.