I, being myself, love to talk to others about their thougths, but I don't like to share my own thoughts due to the fear of them getting turned down or called stupid. I love to make people laugh, but sometimes I don't feel like I could if I tried. However, I love everyone and everything, all shapes and sizes; even it'll hurt me, espicially if it'll hurt me. I am like a stray dog. I will let people walk up to me and love me, but I am hessistant to let them in due distrust of their intentions. Most of all I will love them until the day I die, good or bad.
A stray dog is a great picture to illustrate an eagerness for interactions and love, but an inward hesitancy to trust. Solid analogy Eric.
ReplyDeleteI hope, as you begin to read over your peers' blogs, that you realize there's a lot of vulnerability happening in this class, and a lot of affirmation for being real. I've been blown away by the encouragement that's been popping up via blog comments. If you're willing to practice the courage to put yourself out there, I think you'll find a very forgiving and supportive reception.
Thanks for your honesty that it's sometimes hard to go there-- I totally get that. Again, good image with the stray dog; I'm looking forward to seeing even more depth from you in the future. :)
13/15 (minus two for some typos and because I'd love an even deeper expansion of your thoughts. The crux of this is solid though!)
Eric, you are a very genuine person, and the analogy of the stray dog brings up a lot of memories. My cousins have a little dog that they love dearly, and that they all joke is their best friend. Rachael, my cousin/sister froma notha mister, argues that she has had more intimate conversations with her dog than with her most trusted best friend. I have a very distinct memory of coming back to school for the first time after my 9 weeks at CFD. You saw me in the hallway and gave me this great big hug, which I was in desperate need of because I was nervous! In that instance, I think a more appropriate analogy for you would be one of sun through a thunderstorm, or a firm handshake after an interview: reassuring and refreshing, but encouraging as well. You have a great heart Eric, and the universal acceptance you display in your analogy for all people good and bad is a quality that is beyond valuable. Thank you for your thoughts!
ReplyDeleteMy man, your analogy certainly fits the different aspects of your personality you talk about here, but you are so much more than the stray dog to me and I KNOW I speak for anyone else who knows you. You're that one in a million dog that the owner brags about to all his friends. I am always laughing when you're around and I know how genuine you are. Seriously, you're funny just to be funny like that dog that ends up circling the internet because he does this awesome trick or whatever and JUST BECAUSE HE CAN! I'm telling you, if you were a chihuahua, you'd be that one that becomes the sole importance of that blonde chic's life. She'd probably put you in her purse and dress you up and you'd probably hate it but she'd love you more than anything and you'd be the most loyal chihuahua of them all. Your other chihuahua friends would probably make fun of you for the pink sweater you had to wear all week but you'd stand up for your owner and would wear that pink sweater like a champ. Please don't change. Embrace your pink sweater because that's what makes you stand out and its what makes your real chihuahua friends love you. Thanks dog.
ReplyDeletevery good analogy. i agree it is sometimes hard to trust others, but there is such a rewarding feeling when you do and you're right about that person
ReplyDeleteEric, we are very good friends and I've gotten to know you plenty over the past 13 years. I, in a way, know how you feel and am struggling with standing up for myself as well. I love the analogy and I hope you know that there are lots of people in high school struggling with the same thing and trying to find themselves. I've began to realize that it is easier being yourself and real with people, instead of trying to be something you are not! Love ya home and know that I will always be here for you! Remember you are not a lost puppy, you are the dog who knows that he is the bomb and is confident, friendly and loving.
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