Most people would say, after getting to know me quite well, that I tend to have a hostile nature, predisposed to argue or control a conversation. My grandmother's attitude to "get up and get it" throughout her entire life was the sole source of inspiration for me as a young girl. She spoke her mind, influenced people and wanted her word to be the last and final. Domineering, yes, but it taught me an independence I believe was necessary. I would not be where I am without observing her helpful nature, yet I know the lines I shouldn't cross. Or, at least sometimes.
I have to get better at hearing with the intent to listen rather than to respond. A conversation is utterly useless if you aren't reciprocating and comprehending another's words, right?
I need to remedy my necessity to judge others by their appearance. Sure, it's easy for me to tell what a person is like within a minute or so of meeting them, but that shouldn't stop me from getting to actually know them. College has had some great and terrible acquaintances come my way, so I am naturally wary of who I meet. I enjoy how some of my relationships are evolving, and question how some have died down over the few months. There's one especially that puzzles me every day, but that thought is for another time.
"And really, I think I like who I'm becoming."
