The Drug Dealer

When your roommate thinks you are dealing pot, there is a problem. Misconceptions cloud our judgment naturally. We are only human. But at the same time, one would think those misguided misconceptions would fade after nearly half a year of living together.

I was joking with a friend of mine and told her she was addicted to a TV show similar to one addicted to pot. One of "the roommates," upon hearing this, immediately asks me if I have pot in the house. One little joking simile turned sour in a matter of seconds.

While she did hold the opinion that I was a bit of a party girl last year you'd think she would get over it, watching me study night after night, rarely going out. But some people would rather hold onto their preconceived notions and believe they are correct rather than admit they were wrong and apologize.

It's a simple 3 words: I was wrong. They can't be that difficult to say can they? Even if they aren't said, they can't be so difficult to show right? maybe I hold people to an unjustly high standard but I feel as if this disrespectful attitude she takes towards me needs to come to a stop. Thoughts?

                                           

Silent

When some people have problems, they charge at them head on. Others silently allow problems to come upon them so that they will be forced into acting on them at last minute. I typically fall under the first category, but when it comes to confrontation, even amongst friends, I have had a bad track record with the latter. Why is it so hard to tell someone you disagree? Why is it so difficult to let someone know his/her actions are hurting you? Fear. Is the driving force behind most human actions. Fear and desire. I think in this case it must be a fear, a fear of pushing something too far because of my desires. I don't want to come across as selfish or callous. I strive towards being as helpful as possible. Yet when ones need for a little privacy, a little respect, and some cooperation reach the point mine has, something must be done. But what? Well, hopefully you will stay and support me through this journey of learning about confrontation and one's own needs.

Sadly enough, the driving factor behind this journey has become two of my 4 roommates, whom I feel I can no longer deal with. Support me as this story unfolds!

Barbie's Fashion

I have recently found myself entranced by Barbie. As a figure of a concept I detested at one point, Barbie has proven me wrong on many grounds. No longer is she the superficial, shallow figment of every man's desires but is instead a figure of empowerment for girls and women alike. 

What most recently has caught my eye is the fashion focus of Barbie. I'm sure such a focus has existed for years but this was the first year I saw it in stores. Walking through the Barnes & Noble I was a little surprised when I saw a beautiful sketch on one of the calendars. It turned out to be the 2012 Barbie Fashion Collection Calendar. With 12 gorgeous sketches of Barbie in eccentric attire I'd suggest this to anyone who has an appreciation for fashion.