Write about what you see as one of your best
qualities.
Hoo boy. Here’s where I either sound like a
conceited twit or a stereotypical white woman. How do I view myself internally,
in the way of qualities? I mean, I have a few…qualities. I picked up a bit of
my dad’s temper (I fortunately left the abusive/violent part behind). I am
soft-hearted when it comes to those in need, animals and creatures, or
children. (I have been known to try to save random doggos running in the middle of busy roads, go buy fast food for homeless people, take home strays, and stop for car accidents.) I am insecure at times, depending on the type of people I am around. Cheerleader
types, and shallow people – I just feel like all of my flaws are on display to them for some reason, and
that they can’t see my weird qualities as endearing but as just truly weird, and then I end up acting awkward
and socially stumbly. I am an empath; sometimes to my downfall but usually in
a positive way. I think my best quality is that I can accept people at face
value, as long as they are real. It doesn’t matter if they are homeless, or a
drug addict, or different than me. I can find something I like about them, even
if I don’t want to, and I truly do not judge (unless they are abusing a child or an animal, then all bets are off).
I actually long to connect with those
who feel different because I often feel like I don’t quite fit in anywhere.
Which is weird, since I am a middle-class, average-looking white woman who
holds a steady job and really is quite privileged. I would truly, literally,
give someone the shoes off my feet if it meant making them happy, even if it’s
a stranger. So maybe that is my best quality? That I am giving? Perhaps the
umbrella to these various qualities is that I truly care about people, deep
down, despite my tendency to bellow colorful obscenities at strangers on the
freeway.
****You know what's awesome about this writing thing, in this bloggy place? It's not getting turned in to anyone for grading - which is good, since this assignment may have missed the mark. F+. I gave myself a plus because I was succinct and to the point in my tangent, at least.
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