stereotypes really infuriate me.

We are all guilty of stereotyping certain genres of people. I am not saying I am innocent of this, but I feel as though there are certain false judgements that must be cleared up!



First of all, why does our society automatically assume that people with a faith in God don't have very much fun or are just a bunch of dorks? I, personally am not ashamed to be a Christian. I'm glad to know I'll be going to a much greater place when I leave this Earth. I am not a dork, either. Oh, and I can honestly say that I have A LOT of fun! Not only have I traveled to Mexico for 11 days on a mission trip, changing people's lives for the better, but I have also seen every day occurances turn into miracles. Someone who brushes Christians off as "boring" or "nerdy" wouldn't have as many fascinating life experiences as I have. Just because I don't walk around dropping f-bombs and I am saving myself for marriage, does not mean I don't enjoy life just as much as the next person. I probably enjoy it more to be honest, because I know I am living for something greater than things of this world.

Secondly, people need to stop thinking that if you go to cosmetology school, it's because you aren't smart enough for college. Really?! While I was attending school, there were quite a few college grads in my class. One girl even told me that her parents made her get a U of M degree before going to cosmetology school, even though hair is what she really wanted to do. What is wrong with this picture?? Doing hair is an art. It takes someone with a special vision and creative ability. I honestly don't think just anyone could make a bride look as beautiful on her wedding day as I can! :) And I don't think there's a college student who could formulate color to take someone from a 5b/v to a 7N with 9y/o dimension. So, next time someone bashes a cosmetologist, just look in the mirror and appreciate those fresh hi lites or haircut that you love so much and could never do to yourself! Whoever achieved that look for you has worked hard to become the successful stylist that they are!

Mr. Webster describes the word stereotype as: a simplified and standardized conception or image invested with special meaning and held in common by members of a group.

It's just a conception people. Let's not let a few people create a general image for many.