1) Yes, I am a woman now. I have been through things that has forced me to grow up quickly in some aspects of my life... I work very hard to try and provide for myself as much as I can (with some help when the struggle gets too real). And the biggest indication of my adulthood: my mom can no longer call the doctor for me. So yes in that respect I am an adult, I have grown up.. but let's be real, I'm in many ways still just a kid. From the fact that I call my mom every day and still believe she has magic powers that can cure any illness that comes my way, to the fact that I am an ever changing being who will never be done growing or learning or dreaming... Being asked what I want to be when I grow up will never be a silly question. It will be a question to challenge me to keep pushing for something better and to keep believing I can do anything with the same enthusiam I had when I thought I would compete in the 2016 Olympics when I was 9 or that I would make it on American Idol one day (if it ever comes back, you can catch me first in line..I may or may not be able to sing, but why not just go for it right?). That sweet childlike disposition.. That mindset in itself is so powerful and unfortunately begins to fade when we pressure kids into thinking that they are not successful unless they got a hearty salary and flashy things so that everyone knows it.
2)I know I'm going to one day have some job with some title to go with it, but that doesn't mean I have to work towards that specific thing because at the end of the day, that title will not define me. You can say I want to be a humanitarian, but what exactly is that? I have a passion to love hard every chance I get and to help others in need and help everyone live a little fuller with understanding that being true to who you are and being understanding and having room for compassion and love is such a special, simple, and essential aspect of human being.. and that passion will drive me to wherever I am needed in the near future.
I hate that money is such a necessity to have access to basic needs because if I had it my way, I would work just hard enough to have my mom retire comfortably and put my little brother through college.. and that work would simply be to just go around making sure people felt loved. It sounds cheesy but that's needed more than you thinkg. That was something I struggled with for a while and whether that is because I simply was scared and didn't allow it.. or something else, I felt empty. And I'm vocal about that not for pitty, but because I'm proud that I moved past that and moving forward I never ever want anyone to feel that way if I have any say in it.
3) Whatever my job will be down the road, this is what I hope it holds:
I want to get people educated. My goodness, if this election showed us anything, it's that there is a great divide and education is a major factor in that.. discussing the election in the lab I work in (the lab focuses on stereotype, identity, and belonging), the head professor mentioned the fact that the resources for people to learn about the very important issues of our world are there, but the lack of accessibility is what holds society back. A friend of our head professor had this to say: The work social psychologist do is so important, however not every person has access to that information. Why do people have to wait until higher education to get access to this valuable information? Why isn't this taught in middle school, high school?
That made me realize through all the things that make me, me which might unfortunately make life a bit more difficult... I am privileged in my education. I want to teach people.. but that should not be limited to those who can afford it. A friend in my Psych of Emotions class told me that in India he had a morality class throughout high school, like that is unheard of here, but would do so much good! Also, I personally hate that liberals are said to be elitists.. If we want change let's not simply tell those that we disagree with that they are wrong, let's show them where we are coming from. Let's make sure we all have access to the facts, the research, proper history books that honestly depict where we've been, and that will ultimately provide everyone with a chance to make an educated decision on what values they want to uphold. Yes, some things are taught at home with nothing to back it up besides the authority in your parents words and while I'm not saying to defy to them, it is important that as we all become our own person, instead of blindly following the opinion of others, we pick up a book and read up on what we don't know/understand and think we hate. If you can't provide a reason for why you do or do not believe in something, that speaks volumes.
I want to get people educated. My goodness, if this election showed us anything, it's that there is a great divide and education is a major factor in that.. discussing the election in the lab I work in (the lab focuses on stereotype, identity, and belonging), the head professor mentioned the fact that the resources for people to learn about the very important issues of our world are there, but the lack of accessibility is what holds society back. A friend of our head professor had this to say: The work social psychologist do is so important, however not every person has access to that information. Why do people have to wait until higher education to get access to this valuable information? Why isn't this taught in middle school, high school?
That made me realize through all the things that make me, me which might unfortunately make life a bit more difficult... I am privileged in my education. I want to teach people.. but that should not be limited to those who can afford it. A friend in my Psych of Emotions class told me that in India he had a morality class throughout high school, like that is unheard of here, but would do so much good! Also, I personally hate that liberals are said to be elitists.. If we want change let's not simply tell those that we disagree with that they are wrong, let's show them where we are coming from. Let's make sure we all have access to the facts, the research, proper history books that honestly depict where we've been, and that will ultimately provide everyone with a chance to make an educated decision on what values they want to uphold. Yes, some things are taught at home with nothing to back it up besides the authority in your parents words and while I'm not saying to defy to them, it is important that as we all become our own person, instead of blindly following the opinion of others, we pick up a book and read up on what we don't know/understand and think we hate. If you can't provide a reason for why you do or do not believe in something, that speaks volumes.
Anyway, now I'm rambling. Whatever I do, I want to be a good person. I want to love others and help those in need. I want to be passionate about it... I want to make a difference.
Intellect and Love. Compassion and Understanding. The most dangerous weapons to exist in this universe and beyond.
I'm ready to go to war for you, me, our future, and the chance for everyone to live their best life freely...
With Love,
Mi
*this election is the worst and best (eh..not really but you get it) thing to happen..adding fuel to the fire baby*
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