Big Issue

Every time I walk through town, as in to go to any shop or to come to the library, I see at least 4 people selling the Big Issue.  I used to just ignore these people as I didn't know anythign about what the Big Issue actually was.  Now I smile and say no as I cant afford to pay for the magazine and although it's for a good cause there are other magazines I'd rather spend my money on.  


The big issue is sold by people who lived on the streats and are starting their way out of that by selling it.  I think it's amazing that it is that and I would love to support it as it's basically supporting people so that they can start to support themselves.  Now before I write this next sentence I am in no way racist or have anything against anyone just becuase of where they are from or the beliefs that they have.  But I am a little concerned that I have noticed that alot of the people I have seen selling the big issue are foreign.  I have nothing against them being here and working, but if they have come here to be homeless to me it just doesn't make sense.  Also the people selling it have become younger too which is worrying.

There are alot of homeless people in the city centre.  It doesn't take you long to notice who they are and see them around doing similar things all the time.  They hang around in the same places and I have started to notice more younger people being there.  Maybe it's because I'm only really noticing this or maybe it's because it's just been the summer holidays and lots of kids have just been hanging round.  But it's sad to see someone so young already out on the streats.

I would love to help them out, but I know that I dont have the means to do so which is why I support the big issue and will buy it when I have spare change on me when I go past someone selling it :)

It's things like that that really put my problems in perspective.  It makes me thankful for the people I have around me and the roof I have over my head.  It also stops me wanting more than I can afford and enjoy what I have.  It really makes me appreciate what I have and to not take it for granted, which is something I tend to do alot and I am really going to stop as it's not the best way to be.........

Live with no excuses and love with no regrets - Montel
I found this quote on a friends facebook page and I really really like it :)