Girls are given this idea that they have to be doctors, nurses, or vets. That they have to like the color pink. I have always been different. I’m always the “odd one” out. Instead of watching princess movies all day, I’d like to watch movies with action and excitement. Telling someone you like to watch crime shows or playing with boys they look at you crazy. Being different from others isn’t bad, but I’m like a needle in a haystack. Hard and rare to find. Law enforcement is the most interesting subject to me. Since before we had to think about careers I knew I wanted to be a detective, a judge, or a lawyer. I wanted to do it all! When I go to college I’m going to double major in criminology and psychology. It’s more excitement in those two fields of study, than any other one. This field is usually considered dangerous for women, too intense, and just not something women could do. I want to be a part of the small percentage of women who show all the doubters that women can do it. The racial issues that have been growing and becoming more frequent in the U.S like with Mike Brown, Sandra Bland, and Eric Gardner made me realize how much more I wanted to get into law enforcement to change the image of how police officers are. Yes, some are bad but there are still good cops and I want to help push that image to the outside world. When I realized this, I knew that it was what I wanted to do. Practice something I love to do and I’m very interested in and change something negative into a positive. Being different in this world is something that isn’t always accepted. But how do you deal with your difference? Flaunt it. Accept it. Keep your head held high and do what you want to do. That’s what I did; I accepted my difference and did what was best for me. I became the needle in the haystack. When you’re different, you stand out. I like to be the center of attention. Lol. But hey, who doesn’t like the spotlight. Being that needle in a haystack can be good and bad. The way I looked at it, I seen it as a very good, positive way to express myself. The way I see it, I want to be different, I want to stand out in the crowd. Being a needle means that I am sharp and dangerous. I can fit in or I can stand out. Difference is good, now that I know that I can achieve my goals and do it well. |
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