FML? Really?

In a world where tragedies exist every day, where babies are born sick, where loved ones are taken too early... why is everyone so down on their own lives?  Why isn't everyone just appreciative of the blessings they have in front of them?

I despise the phrase, "FML".  For those of you who might not know what that stands for (because I seriously didn't and had to look it up!), it means "f*!* my life".  What a harsh, little 3 letter phrase!  Someone told me today that the phrase is supposed to be "funny".  Well, I don't get it.

You don't have to scroll down too far on your Facebook news feed to find someone being completely over dramatic about an irrelevant situation:

"FML!!!  I'm having a bad hair day!"
"FML!!!  It took me an extra minute to find matching socks today!"
"FML!!! Someone didn't use a turn signal!"

Yes, I am mocking you!  Yes, you!  General public!

When I start to feel sorry for myself for whatever reason, I try and remember all the positive things going on in my life.  LIFE COULD BE SO MUCH WORSE!

People have REAL issues.  The fact that my *almost* 4 year old throws tantrums?  Not a real issue... although it is nice to vent about it :)  The fact that we've been looking for a house and haven't found one yet?  Not a real issue.  I have a friend that is sick, a friend who's baby is sick, a friend who's husband is sick, and friends who are just trying to keep their heads above water.  Who am I to complain about ANYTHING?!  

You'll never be granted greatness in life without appreciating the little things first.  The more blessings you count, the more blessings you'll realize you have.

So, general public, put on your big girl panties and just deal with it.  And stop saying "FML".

End rant.