The Perception of Andrea

I thought that I would write a blog on my first night back in Ithaca about perception. The picture above is how I see myself. Everyone loves to see me smile. In fact everyone says that I have a beautiful smile and the people that know my family say that I have my father's smile (I do have to agree with that one).


This is how others see me when I am thinking about something or someone..doesn't really matter what I am thinking about, it's all what shows on my face. And just for your information, James took this picture as I was looking for sea-shells in Florida.


I don't know if you can make out this picture or not, but this is how everyone and I do mean everyone perceives me. I have this look on my face and people think that either I am mad, sad, or just not in any mood to talk. Can't I just have a face that really doesn't show what it means? Unfortunately, I don't have a face for that. My biggest flaw is that when I am thinking about something whether it's bad, good, sad, or even funny I have the same look on my face (which you see above) and people think that I am mad but I am not. It really sucks that people assume that I am mad without asking first.
I remember going to James' family reunion for the very first time and I just had a blank stare (or should I say the face that I have above) and people thought that I was in a bad mood or I didn't want to be there that wasn't the case. Sometimes I wish that I could smile all the time or just have a face that everyone understands but then again, that wouldn't be me now would it? I just wish that people could understand me and know what goes through my mind before making accusations...wait, did I just say that I wish people could read my mind? I didn't mean it that way, I just meant that before people make accusations, they would ask me before assuming that I am mad at someone, something, or just a situation.
On a dfferent note....way different note.....My week in Lawrence was non-productive and it was great!! Although I did wish that I got my notary done...then again, I am glad I did it here. Since my bank is here, there was no charge. I didn't know that there was a charge for that..you learn something new everyday. The only regret that I have is well, it's not really a regret it's more of what I really wanted to see. What I really wanted to see are my two nephews that I haven't seen I think going on a year. I miss them so much....they have such a stupid father...oh well, I hope that I can see them soon or even during the holidays...(insert prayer here)
Oh! Didn't I mention about my trip back to Ithaca (or Rochester)? It was amazing!! Amazing isn't even the word to describe it. Let me tell you about my trip back home (Lawrence, Kansas). I almost missed my plane by 2 yes 2 minutes. I am so glad that the crew was willing to wait for me or else I would have to reschedule and I didn't want to do that or pay the difference as well. Yea, I know the story was short and sweet about how I got back home to Lawrence, Kansas but, on the other hand, getting back to Rochester (Ithaca) a whole different ball game.
The first plane that I got on that connected from Kansas City to Washington, DC was scary!! Goodness gracious!! First of all, the plane was small (it only carried 24 people give or take) and when it took off, it was shaking like mad!! Then it dipped low a little, then shook more...scaring the living daylights out of me (I was grabbing on to the girl next to me and she was grabbing on to my arm as well.)! The plane finally stopped shaking and it was smooth...but then again, it still shook but not as much. That's what I hate about small planes; you can feel everything and I do mean everything.
The next plane that connected from Washington, DC to Rochester was awesome!! So laid back and relaxing so relaxing that I fell asleep. The pilot was so fast that I didn't even know that we reached our destination until the call was made. Did you like my story? Some story huh? Nothing to tell my future grandchildren or anything, but something I would tell my mother-in-law when I get a chance to see or talk to her.
It's 11:47pm eastern standard time and I need to wrap this up (going to work tomorrow morning at 11). I guess I have nothing else to say...for now anyways. I guess I am done!! This blog started out about how people perceive me then it ended with how my travel went to and from Kansas City to Rochester. Wow, don't I know how to change the subject?! :) Why not? Needed to spice this blog up a little! Have a good week everyone and God Bless!