Day 3 pt 2

Surprisingly, my stomach isn't really growling this afternoon as I thought it would. Since I came home from work I've been keeping myself busy with homework and tending to my dog. So, I'm really not all that hungry. During my ride home from work (I know I'm not suppose to talk on the phone and drive, but... ooops!), I was on the phone with my momma. I was telling her about our week experiment and I said 'living on food stamps aint for me momma!!!' She started laughing and said "You're only saying that because this is only an experiment and you know how it is to have food in your refrigerator. Many people don't have that privilege. That's all they know and depend on." That coming from my momma (who use to work at a food stamp office) really struck a nerve with me. I don't know what it's like to live off food stamps. I'm only doing this for a week and will soon return to my normal budget of food. Have I been selfish in complaining about how hungry I am?!? I'm taking this project serious (in my eyes), but what about those who don't have enough to feed themselves and their families? I see how this can lead to crimes as shoplifting.