Irony

I found it extremely interesting that we talked about the exact concept (impressions and stereotypes) that was on my mind the other day! Can you say deja vu? I thought it was interesting that we were asked to describe myself. I know the stereotypes that come with "cheer leading captain" so now I am slightly worried what people think of me. It is interesting that I don't see myself fitting any of those stereotypes that come along with the title. For me, it was a fun hobby that allowed me to watch my friends play football, and exercise my leadership skills, since I want to be a doctor in the future. I also thought it was interesting the concept of drinking was brought up. Contrary to popular stereotypes, I have never drank. I felt like I could connect with the statement that watching people drink is nothing but, in a sense, stupid. I think that this feeling may resonate with the fact I have seen enough drunkenness in my life. I do not want to be pitied for my father's actions, and I do not judge people that do drink, I just feel like it is a terrible thing if abused. I wish that drinking wasn't so popular among college campuses. It is frustrating to see so many people participate in something that has personally caused me so much hurt. I know that some of these people I see drinking now could end up being abusers, and it is frustrating to just watch them fall down what I would consider the wrong path. I think this is why Brett and I are so good together; his father is also an alcoholic. He understands what I have been through to an extent, as I understand him. My last boyfriend, Sam, didn't understand my feelings on this concept. He was two years older than I, and he would participate in drinking with his friends. I broke up with him, because I knew that I never wanted to be with someone like that. He was upset, as he thought he "loved" me; then made up rumors about me so that many of the upperclassmen hated me. I would receive close to 10 Internet text messages a day saying horrible things. It ended up being so bad that I went to live with my aunt and uncle in California for a month of the summer, and also had my number changed. To me, this is just yet another example of what drinking can do. It can change a person's perceptive of situations and relationships. Enough of this topic though, I find it to depressing, and why be depressed; it is Friday! So enough writing, I think I will go pop in a movie and wait to hear the result of Brett's game.