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I think that it is amazing that we humans have this amazing ability to block things out and even forget that they exist. My parents have this smoke detector that has been trying to inform them that it needs new batteries for probably 10 years. They do not hear its desperate cries anymore because they have become so used to it. I never heard it when I lived there and was always confused when someone would ask what the sound was. When I came back for Thanksgiving, though, I heard it. It was such a strange realization.
This morning, I came face to face with something that I had apparently blocked out of my mind. I have this blue dot on my nose. I have had it for a long time. I dont even remember when I first became aware of it. I am pretty sure that it is from when I was in the 7th grade and was stabbed in the nose (accidentally) with a pencil. It has always sort of irritated me, and I feel embarassed by it and worry that everyone is staring at it. Well, somewhere along the way...must have been in the last year...I apparently blocked it out and didn't even notice it. Recently, I have actually been fairly happy with my face. Then, this morning, as i was brushing my teeth, I looked up and saw it. I cant describe the feeling that swept over me. It was so strange. I could have almost swore that it hadn't been there the day before. It was like running into someone that you really didn't want to see and finding out that you were going to have to spend a lot of time together. My heart sort of sank. I guess this does provide some hope, though. I might soon forget about it again.
This morning, I came face to face with something that I had apparently blocked out of my mind. I have this blue dot on my nose. I have had it for a long time. I dont even remember when I first became aware of it. I am pretty sure that it is from when I was in the 7th grade and was stabbed in the nose (accidentally) with a pencil. It has always sort of irritated me, and I feel embarassed by it and worry that everyone is staring at it. Well, somewhere along the way...must have been in the last year...I apparently blocked it out and didn't even notice it. Recently, I have actually been fairly happy with my face. Then, this morning, as i was brushing my teeth, I looked up and saw it. I cant describe the feeling that swept over me. It was so strange. I could have almost swore that it hadn't been there the day before. It was like running into someone that you really didn't want to see and finding out that you were going to have to spend a lot of time together. My heart sort of sank. I guess this does provide some hope, though. I might soon forget about it again.