My Entitlement to the MOST Valentines – Josh confesses his LOVE of entitlement.
Once upon a time in first grade, I was convinced that Valentine’s Day was going to be my day to shine. My name is Josh, and I had this grandiose idea that I deserved to get the most valentines in the entire class. I couldn’t help but imagine my desk overflowing with love, with everyone admiring me and feeling a tinge of envy.
As the special day approached, my excitement grew, and I couldn’t resist boasting to my classmates about the imminent love fest that awaited me. I daydreamed about the admiration I would receive and how my valentine haul would be the talk of the class.
But when Valentine’s Day finally arrived, reality hit me hard. As my classmates exchanged their carefully crafted cards and sweet treats, I quickly realized that my desk wasn’t turning into the shrine of affection I had envisioned. Disappointment crept in, and with each passing moment, my frustration escalated.
Unable to contain my emotions, I snapped. Crumpling up the few valentines I did receive, I tossed them aside and declared loudly, “This is unacceptable! I deserve more valentines than anyone else!” My outburst not only startled my classmates but also caught the attention of our teacher, who couldn’t believe what she was witnessing.
The school administration didn’t take my behavior lightly, and I found myself facing a consequence I hadn’t expected – suspension. As I sat at home, the weight of my entitlement began to sink in. My parents, disappointed and concerned, had a serious talk with me about humility and the importance of genuine connections.
During my forced break from school, I had ample time to reflect on my actions. It dawned on me that love, in any form, couldn’t be demanded or expected. It had to be earned through kindness, understanding, and being a good friend. The experience became a hard lesson in empathy and humility for me.
Upon returning to school, I knew I had to make amends. I apologized to my classmates and began to appreciate the genuine friendships I had instead of obsessing over the number of valentines I received. The incident served as a valuable lesson, teaching me that entitlement has no place in matters of the heart, and love is something to be earned and cherished, not demanded.