I am literally counting the minutes until I can be home with my Husband and Kids. This is my first blog and I'm not sure how this thing works so here I go. :)
Have you ever wondered how people perceive you? Like random strangers that walk or drive past you? I found myself thinking this today as students, teachers and fellow employees passed by. Some would smile, most would give me a quick greeting, and a few just walked quickly by, purposely not giving any eye contact as if I had the plague. lol I can't help but notice that my skin color, still to this day, makes others and sometimes even myself, feel a little out of place and/or uncomfortable. Don't get me wrong, I love my culture, heritage and my beautiful brown self..lol..but in certain settings and situations I still get an uneasy and almost paranoid feeling that people are judging or condemning me solely based on my appearance. I also have to add that I too, find myself passing quick judgements upon people I see, and although I know it's wrong, it's almost an automatic thing. I feel that what matters is how we handle these almost carnal assumptions. I for one do NOT let these thoughts and feelings linger and dismiss them just as quickly as they come. I get to know others, determine whether our personalities mesh, try to gain common ground, give them an actual chance to get to know me, THEN make an informed decision. Well, I TRY to always do this. lol Just imagine how civil our world would be if we all took the time to look past appearances. Just a thought. :)
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