Remember me?

Myself and my boyfriend decided that we don't read enough. And that is true. I always start reading a book, then something gets in my way, I find the book again and completely forget what I have read. I'm pretty sure I have tried to read A Room With A View at least 5 times!
So the other night I picked up a book from my shelf. Remember Me by Sophie Kinsella. Its about a woman who wakes up after a car crash to find she has lost the memory of the last 3 years of her life, but in that time she has married a millionaire, has been heavily promoted, and looks stunning. Literally living the dream!
But is it? The character in the book finds she has all this stuff, but has lost her friends, and is in a marriage that doesn't make her happy. Everything she loves to do she no longer does. She has lost herself.

Is it worth is? Is all that material worth worth it?

I believe its not. Nothing is worth giving up your happiness for. No amount of money, job, or person is worth as much as your happiness.

I know for a fact that having a million pounds would be lovely! All the gadgets I could have and a lovely size house to live in. But if that came at the cost of the people I love, I wouldn't do it. Nor would I want to give up the things I love.

Everyone deserves happiness, if only to keep us from getting ill mentally. It keeps us steady. You need your friends for those times you don't feel steady.

If you were to wake up like that, would would be the top 5 things you'd miss?

1) My family. My little sister makes my world, and my parents are my rock. If they were lost to me, I would definately crumble.
2) My boyfriend. I give him so much credit for helping me through some very emotional times. He is the love of my life, and if he isn't in my life, my smile would surely be gone.
3) Friends. My friends give me a reason to get up in the morning. They make me laugh. They share my interests. They pick me up when I'm down, and they provide me with opportunities to go out and see the world. Being stuck in your own world closes you off, and friends help you break free.
4) My job. I love my job so much, and I don't think I could leave it. I work for a special needs play scheme, and it is one of the best things in my life. I love the children, my co workers, and the good it does for the families of those special children. Special needs aid is something I'm very passionate about, and doing my bit is something I would never stop.
5) My cat. I know it sounds silly, but that little bundle of fur is a joy to come back to.