Question #1

What is a common misconception that people have about you?

I think that this question is a really important one to answer, and answer truthfully for that matter. And while people often hold many misconceptions about people, there are deeply rooted misconceptions that tend to follow us around wherever we go. If you were to look at me as person, a common misconception could be that I'm a 'blonde'. Just by looking at me (without me even opening my mouth), people will form ideas about who I am and the type of person I am going to be once I do speak.

But I digress. I am carefully inching my way away from the question that I have posed. Probably because I don't want to answer it. But I think that's the point of the exercise, is it not? To face questions that you don't want to answer or think about so you become a stronger person?

I think the most common misconception about me (by people who actually know me), is that I am very happy-go-lucky. I have found in the past, if you act happy, it's easier to actually be happy, but it doesn't always mean you feel that way. I am not one, nor have I ever been one to open up about emotions; other than the obvious few that are very easy to convey, such as happiness, anger, confusion, and frustration. That being said, playing 'happy' I always find the easiest. I have been told I have a great smile, and I use that to my advantage, when advantageous. Very, VERY few people can see through my exterior emotion and assume that all is well.

This is okay for me, because as I said I don't open up. I feel though as I get older, and develop different relationships, and stronger ties with my friends, it becomes harder. It becomes harder sometimes to pretend that all is well in the proverbial 'paradise.' The need to unload sometimes becomes really strong, but because of this misconception that exists (or in my case, I have been assisting in existing), it's impossible to deviate. I say this because now that this idea exists about you, you have to be that much braver and stronger to divulge.

Where do you start? Do you start with your most trusted of friends, or do you lay low and stick to someone who doesn't know you as well or feel like your heart-to-heart is coming out of left field? Maybe it's okay to let the misconception go on existing... Maybe that's the point of misconceptions. You don't have to face them if you don't want to, right? Or should we try to face them because they are often reinforcing stereotypes and hindering our relationships?

I'm not sure... Perhaps you have the answers. I am more than intrigued to hear what other people think... Aaand what are some misconceptions that people have about you? Maybe here is the place to talk them through...