Free Write 2-19-2013

One thing that I do not like, is when someone tries to change my mind on a decision that I have made. It is irritating to me and I feel like they should not try to make me change my mind. One of the things that bothers me most that people try to persuade me about is my career. I have chosen to be a Social Worker. Most generally, when I respond to someone that has asked me what I am going to school for, they look at me like I'm crazy. People often say things like "You won't like that." or "That's a hard job, are you sure you could handle it?" It bothers me becasue, I may not know everything to expect from this career, but I do know that it will be a very hard job. I also know that I can handle it. I would not be so confident in my choice if I didn't belive I could do it. I am very much looking forward to this career. Another thing that I don't like people trying to change my mind on, is tanning. This is a huge pet peeve of mine. I am aware that it can cause cancer and is bad for your skin, but so are so many other things that people do on a daily basis! I am well aware of the situation that I am putting myself in. It especially bothers me when people who smoke or drink all the time tell me these things. It's 100% hippocritical for them to try and make me stay out of a tanning bed. I do not tan to the point that I look a different race, but just so that I have a nice color. I blieve that I am pretty good at judging my own decisions and I don't need anyone else to try and tell me what I should or should not do.