Opinions: I have them about everything. From the way the sky looks to politics, I always form an idea of what it should be like in my head. Some people will call me stubborn or hard-headed, but I like to call myself passionate.
Since I was a kid, my mother has had a hard time getting me to be quiet. I have been talkative since I can remember, and often got in trouble for it in elementary school. I will usually talk with anyone who will listen to me and has good input on their end of the conversation as well.
So, thats just it: I love to talk. And even more so, I love to write. I am concerned that sometimes I have so many thoughts and opinions that I will forget about them. So, it is in my best interest to write them all down so I can remember and reflect off of them all.
Sometimes however, my opinion can get me into some trouble. I am very honest person, and will most likely tell you exactly what I think. I do my best not to be rude, but in the end I will always be truthful with my opinion.
I remember once around kindergarten age when my passionate personality got me into an argument. This girl who sat next to me in class continuously told me and my friend that she was “absolutely perfect”. And, as a five-year-old lacking proper social skills I responded with, “No you’re not, nobody can be perfect, it is impossible.” As you might assume, this young girl did not like my response. As I recall, I wasn’t trying to be rude or discourage the girl, I was only stating my mind. However she did not take it that way, and neither did the teacher; who gave us both a good talking to after the traumatic event.
Often I wonder if it is bad to have such big opinions. I (think) that I am open minded about things, but still I question myself. Then I recall another opinion: nothing would ever be accomplished without them. Houses would never be built if no one could decide what to construct them out of, and lessons would never be taught if no one could decide to teach.
So, I have reached my final opinion about opinions: they are great and society could not function without them. And as for me, I will continue to ramble off exactly what I think.
Anonymous • May 20, 2013 at 9:08 am
I wouldn’t exactly call that a traumatic event… I mean you put and egotisical 5 year old in her place, better to do it early on when she can still learn that acting that way isn’t exactly the best way of getting around in life. Besides your comment wasn’t exactly mean, just abrupt and truthful. Anyways don’t beat yourself up over it, it sounds like she kind of deserved it.
That’s the only thing I wanted to say about it, the article was great, I just thought you weren’t giving yourself enough credit.