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...but that was too dark and too far away so he came closer and turned on the flash. I never knew what I looked like while sleeping...
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_________________ 10 32 pm pst [ thankful ] "Today I am thankful for my diary," I leaned over and whispered to my brother under my breath, "because it allows me to address issues which I otherwise would need to vocalize right now." I was angry. I was staring at the tablecloth to avoid making eye contact with he who had gotten me so riled up. Some people had poor parenting. Some people have poor judgement. And some people are just plain stupid. I try to give people the benefit of the doubt. When one of our Thanksgiving guests began making racist remarks, I expressed the thoughts of everyone at the table in asking him to stop making derogatory comments. "I'm not being derogatory," he said in protest, "I'm just saying that in general --------s tend to be dirty." b Every cell in my brain screamed out. "The whole point of steroetypes is that you make generalizations about people based on their race or religion or sexual orientation." I could tell everyone else at the table agreed with me but they were also a little embarrassed that I was making a scene. I really couldn't help it. I had to say something.
* * * 3 years ago today: I am discouraged for the future of the artist. Doesn't anyone see the overlap between art and technology in the educational realm? 2 years ago today: I am very much craving some soup. 1 year ago today: Fourth, I have a tea date with a peach named Jennifer when I return to New York. I also solicited a date with Nancy tonight, for when I am in Los Angeles. * * * << yesterday |
