For the love of food stamps

At the end of last month I got signed up for food stamps. There was a bit of red tape for me, but as soon as I qualified it was great because I learned that student loans are not considered income and I received the full amount: $200/month.

What an incredible thing. To know you have money for food. Real food, not Ramen Noodles. I hate the fact that I have to be on food stamps, but I love being able to go grocery shopping and have some choice in what I purchase ($5 doesn't equal a lot of food choices).

I am trying to get back into the gratitude mode, thinking of the good things in my life. I am grateful for food stamps.