WHERE I STAND
Shalece Hansen
Shalece Hansen
Though some that randomly pass me in the halls might say that I come off as someone who just likes to have fun and cares little about the seriousness of the world; it is actually quite the opposite. I do like to have fun, (who doesn’t?) but I use that time of, as some would call, stupidity, to take a step back from the world because everyone needs a break from it. So here’s a little inside scoop to me.
I am seventeen years of age, a daughter, a sister, a friend, and most of the time, a pleasant person to be around. I am a thinker, a listener, a dreamer, and a believer. I am a student of life---constantly striving for something new to caress the deep entrails of my mind. I am an open-minded intellectual, ready to absorb both sides of a situation before I choose where I stand. I am extremely liberal, and when it comes to politics, I lean to the Democrats. I am someone you don’t want to mess with if you hurt someone I love; but most important of all: I am a human being.
I like to play lacrosse, good books, music, movies, hanging out with friends, writing, Olive Garden, Dr. Pepper, “Peanut M&M’s,” and wrapping up in a blanket to watch a movie at home, regardless of what time of year it is. I like the rain---the smell, the taste, and the way I feel when I get the chance to admire it’s beauty. I like debates, especially when I get to teach something to someone, or learn something myself. I like people who know who they are and will fight for what they believe in. I like seeing new sights and gaining a new perspective on the world.
I believe that everyone needs to find what their own way in life and no one has the right to hold them back, and that we all have an equal right to dream. I believe that judging people based on their ethnicity, orientations, and/or beliefs is the cause of wars and various types of violence that are on the up rise today. I believe that only when the world decides to look past these menial differences can we achieve peace. I believe that each of us need to be an instigator of change; because it only takes one person to stand up, and their voice will be heard, and carried, and then change will come. However, change doesn’t need to happen all at once, and I believe that the most meaningful change happens in moments. I believe that everyone has the right to be who they want to be and shouldn’t be looked down on. I believe that someday the world will be a better place, and I want to do everything I can to help it move along.
I do not care for country and rap music, diet coke, front row seats at the movies, red lights when you’re the only car on the road, wide-ruled paper. Sleep is overrated, and I have no mind for those who don’t bother to form their own opinions, and live off what everyone else feeds them. I do not care for prejudice, math (especially Pre-Cal), people that pretend to be stupid, gossip, gas prices, and having to wait thirty minutes in my car while waiting for my sister to finally come out.
I am tired of hearing about people who hate Hillary Clinton when they don’t even know why they do. How some adults say that I don’t know anything because I am “just a teenager.” I do not stand for, and am utterly disgusted with parents who abuse their kids, in any which way possible, and get away with it; even when the “All Knowing” government gets involved. I’m tired of hearing about the war and politician’s strategy to attack their opponents family.
I favor equal rights for everybody, happiness, world peace, and love of course. I favor government funded college grants. I favor the environment and all the simple things that you could do everyday to “pay your rent” so to speak for your time on earth. I favor the rights we are fighting for every day, and I feel that we all should be grateful for what we have.
There you go! Of course, I can’t fit everything about me on here, and if I tried it would be a really long paper, and in truth, I think that would be hard (as one of my friends kindly puts it, I am an onion, and I have many layers. Truth is, I don’t know if I know all the layers myself yet) I’ll just let you find out whatever else there is to know about me in due time.
I am seventeen years of age, a daughter, a sister, a friend, and most of the time, a pleasant person to be around. I am a thinker, a listener, a dreamer, and a believer. I am a student of life---constantly striving for something new to caress the deep entrails of my mind. I am an open-minded intellectual, ready to absorb both sides of a situation before I choose where I stand. I am extremely liberal, and when it comes to politics, I lean to the Democrats. I am someone you don’t want to mess with if you hurt someone I love; but most important of all: I am a human being.
I like to play lacrosse, good books, music, movies, hanging out with friends, writing, Olive Garden, Dr. Pepper, “Peanut M&M’s,” and wrapping up in a blanket to watch a movie at home, regardless of what time of year it is. I like the rain---the smell, the taste, and the way I feel when I get the chance to admire it’s beauty. I like debates, especially when I get to teach something to someone, or learn something myself. I like people who know who they are and will fight for what they believe in. I like seeing new sights and gaining a new perspective on the world.
I believe that everyone needs to find what their own way in life and no one has the right to hold them back, and that we all have an equal right to dream. I believe that judging people based on their ethnicity, orientations, and/or beliefs is the cause of wars and various types of violence that are on the up rise today. I believe that only when the world decides to look past these menial differences can we achieve peace. I believe that each of us need to be an instigator of change; because it only takes one person to stand up, and their voice will be heard, and carried, and then change will come. However, change doesn’t need to happen all at once, and I believe that the most meaningful change happens in moments. I believe that everyone has the right to be who they want to be and shouldn’t be looked down on. I believe that someday the world will be a better place, and I want to do everything I can to help it move along.
I do not care for country and rap music, diet coke, front row seats at the movies, red lights when you’re the only car on the road, wide-ruled paper. Sleep is overrated, and I have no mind for those who don’t bother to form their own opinions, and live off what everyone else feeds them. I do not care for prejudice, math (especially Pre-Cal), people that pretend to be stupid, gossip, gas prices, and having to wait thirty minutes in my car while waiting for my sister to finally come out.
I am tired of hearing about people who hate Hillary Clinton when they don’t even know why they do. How some adults say that I don’t know anything because I am “just a teenager.” I do not stand for, and am utterly disgusted with parents who abuse their kids, in any which way possible, and get away with it; even when the “All Knowing” government gets involved. I’m tired of hearing about the war and politician’s strategy to attack their opponents family.
I favor equal rights for everybody, happiness, world peace, and love of course. I favor government funded college grants. I favor the environment and all the simple things that you could do everyday to “pay your rent” so to speak for your time on earth. I favor the rights we are fighting for every day, and I feel that we all should be grateful for what we have.
There you go! Of course, I can’t fit everything about me on here, and if I tried it would be a really long paper, and in truth, I think that would be hard (as one of my friends kindly puts it, I am an onion, and I have many layers. Truth is, I don’t know if I know all the layers myself yet) I’ll just let you find out whatever else there is to know about me in due time.
2 comments:
We enjoyed reading "Where I Stand". We learned some things about you that we didn't know. You are awesome, Shalece. See you soon. We love you!!
I was telling your Mom the other night how much I admired you for the way you think...and how independent you are. You aren't a "follower"...and you have your own beliefs and ideas. I think it's absolutely wonderful!! I loved reading this one, too....just like the others. :o) I have to tell you that my favorite part was what you wrote about Hillary Clinton. I am not a Democrat at all...but I admire her a lot, for some reason. (lots of them, actually...) I tend to take a lot of crap for that, but it's just how I feel. I admire your courage and strength for saying EXACTLY how you feel. :o)
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