I do not judge people from different backgrounds, people of different races, color, sexuality, socioeconomic status, etc, etc, etc. The list goes on. To sum it up quickly, I judge people for their actions, mainly, how they treat and act around others. So why isn't that good enough for everyone? Why are some people so self- conscious about their backgrounds or who they truly are?
The point I'm trying to get to without rambling too much is that I have a pet peeve. I actually have many pet peeves, but here's a pretty big one: People who try to act like someone they are not. I don't believe it's fair to others because others befriend someone who isn't you. Most importantly, it's not fair to oneself. Why not be yourself in the first place and become friends with people that like you for you? I know this is cliché, but I feel that some people need to be reminded of it. I have a real life example of someone that needs to be reminded of this childhood lesson.
A friend of mine believes she has me going. She believes that she has me fooled on the fact that she eats healthy and would be active if she could. I love her, I do, but it annoys me that she thinks I won't like her if she does not prove this to me. I have chosen to eat healthy. I like fish, I like spinach, that's mainly all I buy so that I have to eat it. That is my choice and I don't expect others to make that choice. I know that self esteem is a large factor in this, but people need to come to terms with the choice they make in their life and accept the consequences.
Be okay with the fact that you don't eat healthy or can't shop at the most expensive stores or don't have blonde hair. It doesn't matter what you are self- conscious about, everyone has issues with their body and personality. EVERYONE. So be who you are or who you want to be. You can change things about your personality, like becoming more confident with yourself. That's a positive change! But those that you can't change or don't want to change, be at peace because you'll be a whole lot happier in the end.
