poly ticks
I was born in Arizona, however I was able to travel and experience culture all over this country. I, and most obviously my taste in music, was influenced by a laid-back Californian style thriving in a cowboy run dry oven. Visiting my father's North Carolina family exposed me to different vibes and attitudes. Going to school in Illinois and experiencing Chicago throughout my life gave me an even more different perspective on what a populated area can be. Regardless of where you live, there are certainly observable trends, people are always going to be people. The prominence of ideologies shifts depending on where you are and I don't feel like I fit in too well. I find myself continuing to ask why people who would are so indoctrinated they will vote against their own self-interests. Depressive realism sets in that it is not their fault, there are people smarter than them creating the environments that they can't think/want/work their way out of...
Everyday I feel this underlying tension. Asking the right questions can be a challenge. I find myself nervous to speak up, to press. I'd like to learn patience, to hear them and learn their language. I may not be completely aware of my biases, but I realize and will make strides towards a better and more holistic understanding. While I see myself as someone who does not want to exploit, another will see me as failing to take advantage. It's a balancing act, diversity is incredibly important to maintain. Without a doubt my sympathies will change as I grow older and I'm looking forward to it.
Everyday I feel this underlying tension. Asking the right questions can be a challenge. I find myself nervous to speak up, to press. I'd like to learn patience, to hear them and learn their language. I may not be completely aware of my biases, but I realize and will make strides towards a better and more holistic understanding. While I see myself as someone who does not want to exploit, another will see me as failing to take advantage. It's a balancing act, diversity is incredibly important to maintain. Without a doubt my sympathies will change as I grow older and I'm looking forward to it.