first impressions

Now I know first impressions are "everything" but you shouldn't be too quick to judge someone. For example, maybe the first time you met someone they were having a really bad day, or maybe they were really nervous &  they couldn't find the right way to express themselves to you in that moment. We are then left with this uncomfortable off putting image of them & I think that's really unfair. I think it's unfair because you might be missing out on someone that could have been a really great friend, a really great listener, great kisser, or maybe even the love of your life for pete sack! I think we should try our best to give people a couple chances AT LEAST. 

I can agree with the fact that sometimes our first impressions end up being right, but let's at least do a little getting to know someone before we put a "stay away from them" sign on their back. If we continue walking around like we are flawless & judging every single human being on what their wearing, how they talk, what they smell like, who they date....or maybe even what their favourite band is, we will miss out on a lot of pretty amazing people. Sometimes the flaws in people are what end of making them beautiful & we should give others the chance to show that to us.

I'll admit this is sometimes a challenge. Our natural human instincts kick in & instantly our brain is picking at the person as we are shaking their hand for the first time & as we try our best to ignore it & awkwardly say, "It's nice to meet you.." we can't help but think that this person seems not exactly our style. The thing is we don't think of the fact that maybe the person standing across from us is silently thinking the exact same things. Why does everyone feel like they have something better than the people around them? We all bring something to this world & we all give it the vibe that makes life interesting. If everyone fit our idea of ideal, we would all be pretty bored. 

Take the time to get to know people, even if you think they're not exactly your crowd. If it turns out in the end that the person is exactly like you had imagined in your head, then at least you tried. Everyone deserves to feel wanted. OR who knows maybe they completely surprise you & you find yourself feeling completely loved & thankful to have met someone like them. People should start loving each other more & surprising each other because life can get pretty lonely sometimes.

xo, 

mady