Sociolization doesn't apply to me. Yeah, I said it.

Alright, so maybe the title has nothing to do with this blog entry.. whatever. So, I am similar to my family in the following ways: My dad and I share the same sense of humor/music interests. I inherited some godly party-throwing powers from mom. Dad likes to work out, and so do I surprisingly enough. Mom likes to cook, and that has been passed along to me as well.



My friends also have influenced me in the long-run. Alex is my oldest friend who I still hang out with regularly, and he is another reason for my sense of humor. One of our favorite things to do is say some terrible joke or pun and then go back and forth, adding to each other's jokes for better or for worse, depending on the situation. Both of us love classic rock, and he has introduced me to a few contemporary artists such as The Beatles and The Who. Other friends like David and Andrew showed me how to be a Junior as a Freshman in high-school. I had the great advantage of friends who could drive during my Freshman year, which completely changed my perspective on how friendship flourishes. We would just sit in the van for hours (until the oxygen ran out) and just talk about life and enjoy good music. Most teens need constant input and entertainment, but those two friends taught me how to just enjoy company and outrageous conversations.



My parents realized I had a unique personality as soon as I "popped out!" At my first doctor's appointment, I peed all over the doctor, covering him in volcano-lava-hot urine, much to his chagrin. They could see I had some kind of sense of humor.



There are a few habits/attitudes of my parents which I do not wish to be a part of my personality in the future. For example, I don't want to judge people quickly to keep as many options open as possible for friendship and more. My old trumpet teacher once said, "Be nice to everyone you meet..." and I forget how he ended that great adage, but I remember its meaning every day. Also, I don't want to let assumptions and expectations stop me from trying great things, like my father. He occasionally discourages me from doing things I want to do just because he doesn't think I have time, but I always can make time for friends. (Even if it's at 3 in the morning)



I do think it's possible to work against both nature and nurture. While having grown up with my parents and all their customs and attributes being a part of my daily life, they did not impose any of these in an especially scarring (such as with Danielle, the feral girl) fashion, which I think would make it easier to kick a family trait like the ones I mentioned above. People may be predisposed to their future or habits, but in the end, it is people who decide to change. It's not easy to change, but then again, its harder to deal with the regret of not changing.