I’m liking the provocative titles.

Well, what do you think? Are you?

What I wrote about last time made me examine myself quite a bit. I actually think my description of how I am was not completely accurate. As I’ve thought about it more, and (over) analyzed myself in other situations, I’m not sure my problem is about race. It may be to some extent, as I think many people have prejudices and biases that are unconscious. I think the bigger problem is my judgment of other people based on what they look like, or even what they are talking about. When I am suspicious of other people, it’s mostly because they look a little sketchy to me. But that is wrong. How can I accurately evaluate someone’s character based on how they look?

 

I’ve known this guy for a little while, and when I was around him he seemed aloof and reserved. I interpreted this as arrogance. However as I’ve gotten to know him better, I realize that he’s just kind of a quiet and soft spoken, and really not arrogant at all. I feel like I’ve learned this lesson before. How many more times before I actually figure it out?

 

So I guess my point is that we make judgments about people far too quickly. A groundbreaking assessment I know, but its something I’ve been thinking about.

 

Ok, a couple more quick things. Funny story- so I gave my mom the website address for this blog (hi mom!). And then I wrote the last post. I’m so stupid sometimes.

 

Check out this band called Menomena- they’re great. Listen to Muscle N Flow. Its an amazing song. And one more link.