Green and gold are one in the same for both are pure and clean.
Green is nature's gold and gold is Zeus' green.
One preserves life and the other emphasizes,
one is free when the other compromises.
When both are gone our life will end,
one is our enemy and the other our friend.
Both mean power and both mean luck,
beauty and riches if we are heaven struck.
One makes us see clearly and one can make us see red,
and if we choose the latter we could all end up dead.
One resembles a symbol, the other an idea,
like picturing freedom wrapped in a tortilla.
In the beginning gold is like the shining sun
and green seems like everlasting fun,
but the old saying says "What is gold can never stay,"
and just like gold, green too shall fade away...
Monday, April 9, 2012
Monday, December 5, 2011
The Social Outlet
Everyone has that one person they can always go to and vent themselves away. It's good to have these social outlets, as it isn't healthy to bottle up emotions and fears that have been lingering inside of you for a long time. As for me, I'm going to be an outlet for many people in the future as a future psychologist. I like the idea that people will be able to spill their lives away in a matter of minutes in front of me comfortably, but I sometimes wonder if there's ever a limit as to how many people I can give my undivided attention to. The worst thing I could do is seem uncaring or bored about someone's troubles when they feel the need to come to me to talk to. I also like sharing personal information when I'm trying to relate to someone, but I am told that when I become a professional, I have to learn to detach myself from my patients which I find somewhat difficult..
I used to have a very close outlet, but shit happens and contact between me and my outlet seemed to disappear. I was slowly becoming depressed and bored day after day as there was no one I was close with anymore. I was considering seeing my school psychologist as I have also been told every psychology major should have at least one session with a psychologist. I have never been inside a psychologist's office before and I don't know if I plan to in the near future. It's not that I'm scared, but I have feeling that I have nothing worth while to say and that would deem relevant as having any psychological problems. Luckily for me, I did happen to find another social outlet, one that was more accepting and debatable against rather than a one-sided argument when my former outlet believed I was wrong about something. It was very unexpected on how it happened, but I'm glad and thankful nonetheless.
I hope everyone has that one person they feel 100% comfortable with to let everything all out, no matter how ridiculous or irrelevant they think their rantings may be. If you don't you can always visit a psychologist, everything is confidential!
I used to have a very close outlet, but shit happens and contact between me and my outlet seemed to disappear. I was slowly becoming depressed and bored day after day as there was no one I was close with anymore. I was considering seeing my school psychologist as I have also been told every psychology major should have at least one session with a psychologist. I have never been inside a psychologist's office before and I don't know if I plan to in the near future. It's not that I'm scared, but I have feeling that I have nothing worth while to say and that would deem relevant as having any psychological problems. Luckily for me, I did happen to find another social outlet, one that was more accepting and debatable against rather than a one-sided argument when my former outlet believed I was wrong about something. It was very unexpected on how it happened, but I'm glad and thankful nonetheless.
I hope everyone has that one person they feel 100% comfortable with to let everything all out, no matter how ridiculous or irrelevant they think their rantings may be. If you don't you can always visit a psychologist, everything is confidential!
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Because I can't talk about just one thing
Hello readers, so it's been a while since I've posted anything so I'm going to be babbling about random shit that's been happening and what I've been thinking.
I am now a junior in college and majoring in psychology. This has been my third major change since freshman year, being a business major, then to undecided, to music. Psychology seems to have my interests at hand so far with so many sub fields to choose from. A few choices I've considered are Positive Psychology which is the study of what makes people happy - It just sounds awesome. On a more common path, behavioral psychology because I am always interested in how people act, and more specifically Personality Psychology, in the study of what makes each and every one of us unique, why and how. I always ask myself why a person reacts to something much differently than I would, or how would someone else react to something rather than the way I just did. I believe personalities can become repetitive in others, granting similar likes, reactions to things, and overall daily mood, thus granting the ability to connect to others through similar interests.
What I've been wondering lately is what makes people change. Does their whole personality change or just a few qualities? How and why do people change and possibly who changes people?
A personality is a repetitive combination of our behaviors to given situations. I think the most influential part of change is society. People have so much impact on others, the one person who you can actually have a good time with starts to rub off on you, and vice versa. I also believe knowing someone too much causes change, as everyone has different opinions. You are bound to butt heads with this person, on many many occasions. Fights or arguments may even be started. And some how, this person you knew so well and for so long can be gone from your life in an instant. Why? Because you got to know the real person, aside from when you first met this person. And even when you hang around with mutual friends, you get confused as to why this person is acting different to them than just with you. Maybe these aren't personality changes, but personality fronts. I think once someone is able to accept differences of another human being, and still being able to get along with this person is what people call a best friend.
Now here's a problem with best friends ( I already know I'm jumping). It's a problem of obedience. Who listens to who more, who calls all the shots, who respects each other's opinions more. Why does saying no to a really good friend mean you are dissing them? When is it time to put your foot down and knowing that you are just overreacting? If being wrong a lot of the times loses your validity in saying anything, does your friend have the right to always ignore your say? I've been on the 'being told what to do' side more than a number of times, and sometimes it got really annoying. It's hard to feel like your not a chauffeur when all a friend has been asking is for a ride and nothing else for more than one day. It's hard to feel like you're not being stepped on because you don't know what's best so you let others decide for you. When you're not as knowledgeable as another friend and they purposefully stump you every time in your opinion so eventually you learn not to say anything anymore around this person because you are tired of feeling like shit. I don't know the right time to say a concern without sounding like I'm bitching or being told I don't know what I'm talking about. I've learned to say what's on my mind more frequently instead of holding it in, but 70% of the time either it backfires on me or nothing has changed, and what I said meant nothing. I've also met friends just like me, and actually give me opportunities to say what I want and go where I want, and it feels fucking great. lol
I've asked this question to a few friends, asking "How far would you change for someone? Or would you make them accept you for everything?" They both answered the latter. But whose to say that there aren't people who do change for someone they love. Is it a bad thing? Can we really change who we are? The saying once a cheater always a cheater comes to mind when it comes to changing your priorities. But also changing the way we think, and how some of the ways you think things through can annoy that significant other. I believe myself that we should be accepted for all our faults, however many, and not be punished and ridiculed for them, but I'm sure there are others who disagree and think that there is a possibility to mold someone into what we want them to be. I would just have to say that's selfish of the person trying to change the other, but they could argue against me that it's selfish of the person who has many faults who doesn't want to try. I could use a lot of opinions on this question.
I am now a junior in college and majoring in psychology. This has been my third major change since freshman year, being a business major, then to undecided, to music. Psychology seems to have my interests at hand so far with so many sub fields to choose from. A few choices I've considered are Positive Psychology which is the study of what makes people happy - It just sounds awesome. On a more common path, behavioral psychology because I am always interested in how people act, and more specifically Personality Psychology, in the study of what makes each and every one of us unique, why and how. I always ask myself why a person reacts to something much differently than I would, or how would someone else react to something rather than the way I just did. I believe personalities can become repetitive in others, granting similar likes, reactions to things, and overall daily mood, thus granting the ability to connect to others through similar interests.
What I've been wondering lately is what makes people change. Does their whole personality change or just a few qualities? How and why do people change and possibly who changes people?
A personality is a repetitive combination of our behaviors to given situations. I think the most influential part of change is society. People have so much impact on others, the one person who you can actually have a good time with starts to rub off on you, and vice versa. I also believe knowing someone too much causes change, as everyone has different opinions. You are bound to butt heads with this person, on many many occasions. Fights or arguments may even be started. And some how, this person you knew so well and for so long can be gone from your life in an instant. Why? Because you got to know the real person, aside from when you first met this person. And even when you hang around with mutual friends, you get confused as to why this person is acting different to them than just with you. Maybe these aren't personality changes, but personality fronts. I think once someone is able to accept differences of another human being, and still being able to get along with this person is what people call a best friend.
Now here's a problem with best friends ( I already know I'm jumping). It's a problem of obedience. Who listens to who more, who calls all the shots, who respects each other's opinions more. Why does saying no to a really good friend mean you are dissing them? When is it time to put your foot down and knowing that you are just overreacting? If being wrong a lot of the times loses your validity in saying anything, does your friend have the right to always ignore your say? I've been on the 'being told what to do' side more than a number of times, and sometimes it got really annoying. It's hard to feel like your not a chauffeur when all a friend has been asking is for a ride and nothing else for more than one day. It's hard to feel like you're not being stepped on because you don't know what's best so you let others decide for you. When you're not as knowledgeable as another friend and they purposefully stump you every time in your opinion so eventually you learn not to say anything anymore around this person because you are tired of feeling like shit. I don't know the right time to say a concern without sounding like I'm bitching or being told I don't know what I'm talking about. I've learned to say what's on my mind more frequently instead of holding it in, but 70% of the time either it backfires on me or nothing has changed, and what I said meant nothing. I've also met friends just like me, and actually give me opportunities to say what I want and go where I want, and it feels fucking great. lol
I've asked this question to a few friends, asking "How far would you change for someone? Or would you make them accept you for everything?" They both answered the latter. But whose to say that there aren't people who do change for someone they love. Is it a bad thing? Can we really change who we are? The saying once a cheater always a cheater comes to mind when it comes to changing your priorities. But also changing the way we think, and how some of the ways you think things through can annoy that significant other. I believe myself that we should be accepted for all our faults, however many, and not be punished and ridiculed for them, but I'm sure there are others who disagree and think that there is a possibility to mold someone into what we want them to be. I would just have to say that's selfish of the person trying to change the other, but they could argue against me that it's selfish of the person who has many faults who doesn't want to try. I could use a lot of opinions on this question.
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
The Average Life Questionnaire
Tell me when you see this picture, does it make you think this family is happy? Does it seem like the mom or the dad got to live their full potential and become whatever they dreamed of as kids, but now they are passing the lost hopes to their new offspring? Do you think that the family will even have enough money to give their kids the potential for a future they want them to have? (I'm going to be asking a lot of questions lol)
Well here are the general ones:
- What is it exactly that sets someone apart in the way they live? (What factors consider someone living a better life than another)
- Don't we all long for the same thing in the end which is security, love, and a sense of being passed on no matter how small or great?
- Why do people get married if they can live the same way without a ring on their finger?
- Is there a point in all of our lives where we secretly give up what we had planned to do because "life gets in the way?"
- Why don't we deserve the money we want, or the career we most truly desire?
- Would anyone agree that we strive to be boring, thinking of it in a long term view?
I am not trying to confuse anyone with all these random questions and ideas, but whenever I hear someone tell me "Live your life to the fullest," all these things pop in my mind. Also, everything I am asking is going towards a bigger question which is what factors must be in someone's life to be considered living to the fullest? Does my life completely suck compared to someone else's? What is the difference between a life lived to the fullest and an average life lived?
I guess all my questions cannot be answered, but I'll leave you with this (somewhat irrelevant):
Why are we told to reach for our dreams when we are also told that dreams are not real..?
Monday, December 13, 2010
F-A-I-T-H continued
I guess this is the time where an opinion must be made. And because I'm "on the rocks" with religion let's assume I'm not religious whatsoever for now. So here it goes..
I don't believe that I should have to believe in God to go to a good place after I die. I know deep down I am a good person. I can account for my own actions. Whatever petty wrongs I have done can certainly not account for the good deeds done by me. Yet it is easy to point out my sins; my accomplishments and morality go unnoticed. I don't believe that I should have to praise the Lord every single day for letting me live. I understand he gave his life for us, but to give up his life just so we can give it back doesn't seem fair. It is as if we are living for him. On days such as Thanksgiving, I am more than obligated to take a moment to think about the things I appreciate I have in my life, and then I continue living. I also get offended a little when I hear "Ask God for help," for little things like trying to pass a test or figuring out something that takes more thinking than usual. I know it's not meant to be taken that way, but I want to know that sometimes I feel like I deserve a good grade because I know I studied or that I am smart enough on my own to determine difficult objects. Only of times of helplessness is when I whisper to myself "God please help me." But that to me is the same thing as saying "Oh my God." A phrase used in certain situations. What I'm trying to say is that I'm not actually asking or talking to God when I say those things, but it is simply a commonly used phrasing of words when those situations happen.
Here's another opinion assuming I'm not religious. I think some people use religion as a reason to do bad things so they get forgiven for however Hail Mary's or whatever chant must be said. You are supposed to learn from your mistakes and know what is right from wrong. If you think just saying sorry to God is going to some how magically erase the burdens you put on people or the crimes you have committed, then you really must take your God for a fool. I've only seen a couple people in my life who truly "practice what you preach," and for those honorable few I give much respect.
The reason I'm not considering myself religious is because I don't attend church often (either once or twice a year) and I don't pray to God or talk to him as a friend. And when I go to church I really do pray and give thanks for what I have in my life, but I also feel how I felt in part 1 of this topic about praying to a golden box and making a cross over my chest with "holy water", however sarcastically demeaning I make it sound. I already appreciate the things I have in my life. I try my hardest not to take things for granted, and I share when I am not in peril with my wealth or belongings. Does it make me a bad person when I say I feel like I am forced to attend church whenever asked?
The closest "religion" I'd say I relate to is Universalism, which means:
Q: So even Hitler and all of those people go to Heaven too?
A: The way I see it, If God is truly a savior, and if he offers purgatory to all, that everyone may have a good chance to go to heaven. I'm sure at one point these horrible people weren't what everyone portrayed them as. I would see those Stories on T.V. about cases of murderers. The cases where I've seen them about to be put to death, there would be their parents or siblings there, PRAYING so hard to God to have mercy on their Child's soul. At the grave sight, the mom told stories of how nice of a kid their son or daughter was. And when the preacher says " May you rest in peace," I wonder if he really means it. But this story is my only back up of why everyone, including bad people, go to heaven.
And to clarify, this is a religion that I say I most relate to because to me if there is a God, there's too many wrongs and corruption in this world that it seems almost impossible to go to heaven the right way. But I'd rather not have a religion at all and still be able to go to a good place after I die and live in peace for eternity with loved ones I've met along my mortal journey.
Also, even though all these rules were written a long time ago, I am relieved to know that we can make our judgments and beliefs along the way, as long as God is the core to all of our questions and answers; our consequences for our rights and wrongs. Which leads to another concern:
I've always wanted to know why other religions are considered better than others. The biggest one obviously is Christians VS. Catholics. Now let's say I am religious again. Yes Catholicism is branched off Christianity. But isn't Christianity branched off Judaism? Having so many beliefs in common, and yet people decide they STILL want to separate? What difference does it make if I give a little more prayer to Mother Mary, or if I don't pray to her at all (Methodism)? I do not understand this hierarchy of religions, and it's one thing that I think is a waste of breath for argument-sake. Are we going to be separated into different sections in heaven, and God will come to each one letting us praise him? If we are one nation under God, we must start acting like one.
I think I have said all that is needed to be said. Feedback is appreciated! If someone can convince me that religion is needed for a reason I haven't yet brought up I would like to know. It may seem like I am bashing this whole topic, but all I want is to understand it better. Peace to all, and in case I don't have another post up soon, Merry Christmahanukwanzaakah to all :]
I don't believe that I should have to believe in God to go to a good place after I die. I know deep down I am a good person. I can account for my own actions. Whatever petty wrongs I have done can certainly not account for the good deeds done by me. Yet it is easy to point out my sins; my accomplishments and morality go unnoticed. I don't believe that I should have to praise the Lord every single day for letting me live. I understand he gave his life for us, but to give up his life just so we can give it back doesn't seem fair. It is as if we are living for him. On days such as Thanksgiving, I am more than obligated to take a moment to think about the things I appreciate I have in my life, and then I continue living. I also get offended a little when I hear "Ask God for help," for little things like trying to pass a test or figuring out something that takes more thinking than usual. I know it's not meant to be taken that way, but I want to know that sometimes I feel like I deserve a good grade because I know I studied or that I am smart enough on my own to determine difficult objects. Only of times of helplessness is when I whisper to myself "God please help me." But that to me is the same thing as saying "Oh my God." A phrase used in certain situations. What I'm trying to say is that I'm not actually asking or talking to God when I say those things, but it is simply a commonly used phrasing of words when those situations happen.
Here's another opinion assuming I'm not religious. I think some people use religion as a reason to do bad things so they get forgiven for however Hail Mary's or whatever chant must be said. You are supposed to learn from your mistakes and know what is right from wrong. If you think just saying sorry to God is going to some how magically erase the burdens you put on people or the crimes you have committed, then you really must take your God for a fool. I've only seen a couple people in my life who truly "practice what you preach," and for those honorable few I give much respect.
The reason I'm not considering myself religious is because I don't attend church often (either once or twice a year) and I don't pray to God or talk to him as a friend. And when I go to church I really do pray and give thanks for what I have in my life, but I also feel how I felt in part 1 of this topic about praying to a golden box and making a cross over my chest with "holy water", however sarcastically demeaning I make it sound. I already appreciate the things I have in my life. I try my hardest not to take things for granted, and I share when I am not in peril with my wealth or belongings. Does it make me a bad person when I say I feel like I am forced to attend church whenever asked?
The closest "religion" I'd say I relate to is Universalism, which means:
- The theological belief that all souls can attain salvation
Q: So even Hitler and all of those people go to Heaven too?
A: The way I see it, If God is truly a savior, and if he offers purgatory to all, that everyone may have a good chance to go to heaven. I'm sure at one point these horrible people weren't what everyone portrayed them as. I would see those Stories on T.V. about cases of murderers. The cases where I've seen them about to be put to death, there would be their parents or siblings there, PRAYING so hard to God to have mercy on their Child's soul. At the grave sight, the mom told stories of how nice of a kid their son or daughter was. And when the preacher says " May you rest in peace," I wonder if he really means it. But this story is my only back up of why everyone, including bad people, go to heaven.
And to clarify, this is a religion that I say I most relate to because to me if there is a God, there's too many wrongs and corruption in this world that it seems almost impossible to go to heaven the right way. But I'd rather not have a religion at all and still be able to go to a good place after I die and live in peace for eternity with loved ones I've met along my mortal journey.
Also, even though all these rules were written a long time ago, I am relieved to know that we can make our judgments and beliefs along the way, as long as God is the core to all of our questions and answers; our consequences for our rights and wrongs. Which leads to another concern:
I've always wanted to know why other religions are considered better than others. The biggest one obviously is Christians VS. Catholics. Now let's say I am religious again. Yes Catholicism is branched off Christianity. But isn't Christianity branched off Judaism? Having so many beliefs in common, and yet people decide they STILL want to separate? What difference does it make if I give a little more prayer to Mother Mary, or if I don't pray to her at all (Methodism)? I do not understand this hierarchy of religions, and it's one thing that I think is a waste of breath for argument-sake. Are we going to be separated into different sections in heaven, and God will come to each one letting us praise him? If we are one nation under God, we must start acting like one.
I think I have said all that is needed to be said. Feedback is appreciated! If someone can convince me that religion is needed for a reason I haven't yet brought up I would like to know. It may seem like I am bashing this whole topic, but all I want is to understand it better. Peace to all, and in case I don't have another post up soon, Merry Christmahanukwanzaakah to all :]
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
F-A-I-T-H
Finding an insight to Heaven, or FAITH, has been a topic I would like to talk about lately. With the holidays kicking in, and Christmas time around the corner, it brings appreciation and thankfulness for having loved ones around and also brings out the good in people.
First is faith in God, or believing in another high power we cannot see concretely. There is absolutely no proof he does exist, or whether we go to a good or bad place after we die, or what actions we decide to do in life will be counted against us. So why believe in something that scientists or realists would call fake?
I can honestly say that I've been on the rocks about this about my whole life so far, even now. I would be catholic, considering I've been through First Communion and prayed to a golden box and dipped my hand in what's called "holy water" and made an invisible cross over my face and chest. And after I passed a class to be a true religious person, I received the holy light that allowed me to seek serenity in the answers I needed. I guess to all you non-religious people it would be considered graduating your senior year of high school receiving the diploma that says "you're not a screw up congrats," unless you dropped out beforehand.. then I guess its kinda hard to know what receiving the holy light should feel like...
Looking at it through a different perspective, the reason why faith exists is because people need to believe that it's possible to overcome seemingly impossible things. As the high line walker would say, "You gain nothing from looking down." Another definition that I think is interesting for faith is that if you believe in something so strongly, it actually is a reality for you. that means that you gain the benefits and the consequences of whatever religion you believe in, or having a passion to prove that aliens, ghosts, etc. are real. Faith helps setting up motivation and getting over failure or tough times. Not to defend religion, but what good is it to prove that God doesn't exist?
The only downside to believing in something so strong is for the insane who believe that a demon possesses them, or when you choose not to give someone a chance to be a friend. These are both stubborn and non-beneficial thoughts.
Recollecting everything that's been said, faith has pros and cons. Faith is the mother battling cancer but she's fighting so she can live for her kids. And it's those kids constantly making their mom smile because they know if they just stare at her with a long face, no good comes from it. Faith is the relationship of the boy and girl who have broken up time and time again. It is what makes them believe that they aren't cheating on each other.
But realizing that faith can sometimes be called "lying to yourself," we have to know when to be real with ourselves. We have to know when things aren't going to get better, or that we may be over our heads in a certain situation. But it is OUR faith. We may let others give us advice or lectures, but never let them influence our beliefs. WE make our own faith.
But there are times where faith has been lost, and people let the giving up part consume them.
First is faith in God, or believing in another high power we cannot see concretely. There is absolutely no proof he does exist, or whether we go to a good or bad place after we die, or what actions we decide to do in life will be counted against us. So why believe in something that scientists or realists would call fake?
-Is it because we want to believe that we get rewarded for good actions so we feel important and that there is a purpose for us in life?
-Is it because we think there is no other explanation of how we are living on the only planet that contains oxygen and human beings and to know that if we weren't being watched or "judged one day" that the point of life is truly pointless?
-Is it because there should be some type of moral law instated in people so that we can abstain from crime, murder, or just plain common indecency?
Looking at it through a different perspective, the reason why faith exists is because people need to believe that it's possible to overcome seemingly impossible things. As the high line walker would say, "You gain nothing from looking down." Another definition that I think is interesting for faith is that if you believe in something so strongly, it actually is a reality for you. that means that you gain the benefits and the consequences of whatever religion you believe in, or having a passion to prove that aliens, ghosts, etc. are real. Faith helps setting up motivation and getting over failure or tough times. Not to defend religion, but what good is it to prove that God doesn't exist?
The only downside to believing in something so strong is for the insane who believe that a demon possesses them, or when you choose not to give someone a chance to be a friend. These are both stubborn and non-beneficial thoughts.
Recollecting everything that's been said, faith has pros and cons. Faith is the mother battling cancer but she's fighting so she can live for her kids. And it's those kids constantly making their mom smile because they know if they just stare at her with a long face, no good comes from it. Faith is the relationship of the boy and girl who have broken up time and time again. It is what makes them believe that they aren't cheating on each other.
But realizing that faith can sometimes be called "lying to yourself," we have to know when to be real with ourselves. We have to know when things aren't going to get better, or that we may be over our heads in a certain situation. But it is OUR faith. We may let others give us advice or lectures, but never let them influence our beliefs. WE make our own faith.
Oh, and this topic definitely isn't finished yet...
Saturday, November 13, 2010
How about a fresh re-introduction?
Herro,
So I thought I'd let the readers know who they're reading about. and maybe if you still like me for who I am you will care what I think, right? D:
Well here we go:
Half Irish, half Bolivian.
I am honest when I say I was accidentally born 8 days after (American) Independence day, because that was supposed to be my due date.
I am a musician (violin, guitar, piano)
Some personality traits:
My greatest power is empathy.
I'm shallow. (for attractiveness)
Scary movies get my juices flowing the most. ( you can interpret it however you want lol)
I make fun of every race that I know of because I'm not serious.
I like to talk a lot, whether bullshit or serious issues; it doesn't bore me
I'm a gamer, and promote that you can play video games and still "have a life"
It's kind of ridiculous how easy it is to become friends with me.
I'm really random.
Most of the time I think too much before I speak and act, which usually takes away my spontaneity.
Oh and in case you were wondering about the whole Eskimo in Florida thing.. well I play a game called super smash brothers and there's a character in the game who's well.. an eskimo, lol. and when you go into the gaming industry you must create a 'gamer tag' and I just thought it was cool. And because I live in Florida it's kind of contradictory. I was born in Virginia so I guess you could technically call me a half eskimo maybe..
And I think those are the most significant points about me. Still care to read more? well here we go again :)
Judging and perceiving people have been on my mind a lot. Not me doing the action, just thinking of the terms themselves. Also, how tolerant people are after knowing someone.
For instance, let's say somebody would say something offensive to a random stranger, like calling them a beaner, and some major verbal fight goes down or the person who may happen to be of hispanic ethnicity gets mad and starts cussing back. But when you know somebody and they're your friend and they call you a beaner, whether you are mexican or any type of hispanic, you take it as a joke or just take it non-seriously.. because you tolerate the derogatory term.
It's not just name calling, but it's personality traits as well. If someone is too hyper, at first glance you suspect they are an annoying person. But when you become friends with this person you change your mind, now saying this person is fun and energetic or spontaneous, etc.
Does this mean we should let everybody have the chance to show what kind of person they are? It's a complicated motto that I live by, because I will try and be a psychologist and "figure someone out" before I even hangout with them, based on observations that I see this person do. But I always wait for someone to prove me wrong if I have any negative ideas, but I always have my guard up when I suspect these negative thoughts. I can truly say that only a couple people have fallen under my psychologist theory of being a bad person, but for the most part everyone seems to be an alright person, and it doesn't hurt to have more amigos.
So I thought I'd let the readers know who they're reading about. and maybe if you still like me for who I am you will care what I think, right? D:
Well here we go:
Half Irish, half Bolivian.
I am honest when I say I was accidentally born 8 days after (American) Independence day, because that was supposed to be my due date.
I am a musician (violin, guitar, piano)
Some personality traits:
My greatest power is empathy.
I'm shallow. (for attractiveness)
Scary movies get my juices flowing the most. ( you can interpret it however you want lol)
I make fun of every race that I know of because I'm not serious.
I like to talk a lot, whether bullshit or serious issues; it doesn't bore me
I'm a gamer, and promote that you can play video games and still "have a life"
It's kind of ridiculous how easy it is to become friends with me.
I'm really random.
Most of the time I think too much before I speak and act, which usually takes away my spontaneity.
Oh and in case you were wondering about the whole Eskimo in Florida thing.. well I play a game called super smash brothers and there's a character in the game who's well.. an eskimo, lol. and when you go into the gaming industry you must create a 'gamer tag' and I just thought it was cool. And because I live in Florida it's kind of contradictory. I was born in Virginia so I guess you could technically call me a half eskimo maybe..
And I think those are the most significant points about me. Still care to read more? well here we go again :)
Judging and perceiving people have been on my mind a lot. Not me doing the action, just thinking of the terms themselves. Also, how tolerant people are after knowing someone.
For instance, let's say somebody would say something offensive to a random stranger, like calling them a beaner, and some major verbal fight goes down or the person who may happen to be of hispanic ethnicity gets mad and starts cussing back. But when you know somebody and they're your friend and they call you a beaner, whether you are mexican or any type of hispanic, you take it as a joke or just take it non-seriously.. because you tolerate the derogatory term.
It's not just name calling, but it's personality traits as well. If someone is too hyper, at first glance you suspect they are an annoying person. But when you become friends with this person you change your mind, now saying this person is fun and energetic or spontaneous, etc.
Does this mean we should let everybody have the chance to show what kind of person they are? It's a complicated motto that I live by, because I will try and be a psychologist and "figure someone out" before I even hangout with them, based on observations that I see this person do. But I always wait for someone to prove me wrong if I have any negative ideas, but I always have my guard up when I suspect these negative thoughts. I can truly say that only a couple people have fallen under my psychologist theory of being a bad person, but for the most part everyone seems to be an alright person, and it doesn't hurt to have more amigos.
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