My 21st birthday was supposed to be the best day of my life. After all, I was finally an adult and could do whatever I wanted.
Parents bought me a brand new Honda, but I was not happy
My parents had promised to give me a surprise present and when I went to the carpark with my parents to collect my ‘present’ that morning, I was sure it would be something special. But I was so disappointed when I saw what it was – a Honda.
My friends had all been given BMWs by their parents on their 21st birthdays and I was so envious of them. I felt like my parents didn’t love me as much as they loved my friends. I wanted to feel special, not just like an average Joe with a Honda.
I tried to be grateful for the Honda, but all I could think about was how my friends had it so much better than me. I wanted to show off my new Honda, but I knew everyone would compare it to my friends’ BMWs and I would feel embarrassed.
So instead of celebrating, I spent the day sulking in my room, feeling sorry for myself. I was so angry at my parents for not giving me what I wanted.
I thought they should have known better than to give me a Honda when they knew I wanted a BMW.
It took me a while to get over my disappointment, but even though I did get over that disappointed stage, I still was not very pleased with the Honda I got and wished that I got a BMW instead.
I know I should be counting my blessings and grateful that I got a Honda, but whenever I see my friends with their BMWs, I cannot help but feel left out of their social circle.