Wednesday, September 23, 2009

"I'm done..."

I do not like talking about myself.

I really don't.

If I have anything to say about myself, it would be that I am always changing.  Sure, there are traits that die hard (and we all have these, I'm sure), but my tastes, interests, ideals and whims have surely changed during my lifetime.  My religious beliefs have varied - I was brought up in a Catholic household, I have delved into Buddhism, read up on Shintoism, Judaism, Islam, and currently practice Taoism.  My musical tastes have ranged from country and rap, jazz and punk, to screamo and dubstep (to name a few).  Perhaps some of this comes from the constant change of residence experienced in my life.

Sure, I have had people tell me that I am this or that, things such as "smart...creative...goofy...responsible...overachieving..." etc, but there have certainly been times where I disagreed with what someone has said of me.

On top of the ever-changing nature of my self-image, I really think that my own thoughts of myself are a moot point.  I can claim all day long that I am smart, cute, and funny, but that may not be the case.  I honestly believe that what defines me is what other people see - actions speak louder than words.  What I do, and what I believe is right, is more important to me than "who I am" or anything like that.

Now, I may be out of line, and totally contradictory to what I have said, and I think that further proves my point - I do not know how to define myself to somebody else, but I can *be* myself.


Just to live, and let live.

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