Let's begin at the beginning. I've never been one for sitting idly by while the world passes me by. I like to take chances and I like to stir things up. I live in a place, in a time where we're taught not to judge others by race or gender, yet I am judged every day of my life.
I thank college for my emergence from my shell, even though it took 3 years. I let the pressures of society get to me and I followed what I thought was expected of me. Girls go this way, boys go that way. I've never been one for barbies... unless I was covering them in mud and cutting off their hair. However, if you were to give me Hotwheels then I could play for hours and be completely content. So, once I broke through my fickle shell I decided on the road less traveled. Why? I wanted to prove everyone wrong. I wanted to shock everyone. I wanted people to look at me and think, "wow... I never expected that of you." What was the road that I took? Computer Science. I achieved my shock value, and then some. I thought people would take me more seriously, possibly have some respect for me for choosing this road. Boy, was I wrong.
I still get the snickers from the boys in the corner. I still get the phone calls at work saying, "Is there someone else there who could help me with a technical question?"
Everyday.
It never fails.
I'm judged by my voice.
I'm judged by my looks.
I'm judged by my smile.
I'm judged by everything and everyone.
But you know what? I don't care anymore. The judgment will never stop, no matter what I do or how angry I get. All I can do is prove everyone's assumptions about me wrong. I'm pretty sure that it's something that I'll have to put up with for the rest of my life, but I chose this road and I am strong enough to stand my ground.
Besides, I've always liked the idea of owning my own private island... it's just in this case, I am my own island.
