For example, a person who calls himself a Republican does not need to be prolife. However, he may feel as if he has to agree with these values because he gave himself the title of a Republican. Therefore, he may force himself, in a way, to exert these beliefs.
As for myself, I have several values. I try not to hide them from others to fit in or to create an image. They make up who I am.
I value my family, for one. Here's a cute family pic:
Ignore my goofy smile...this was right before my sister got married last November.
My family means the world to me. I value their friendship, loyalty, and honesty. They've never let me down, ever, and I know they never will. My sister (the one in the white dress, not me. I've never been married...) is 25 years old, her name is Emily. My parents are on both sides of her, and my brother Chris (formally an SAE) is on the left. These people mean the world to me. <3
I value commitment as well. My parents have been through the best and the worst that this world has to offer. Last spring my dad became very sick. He's okay now though! No need to worry :) And I know it was strenuous on my mom. But they've been committed to each other their whole lives, and they aren't going to stop now.
I also respect those who stay committed to their decisions.
Those who realize when they've made a mistake,
or committed to something they were unsure about fulfilling,
and have stuck it out.
Those who commit to helping their parents with chores, or commit to driving a pledge to their sorority or fraternity house each Monday.
I value confidence.
It can either make or break you.
I value my FAITH in the Lord.
...and I value the ability to choose your religion. :)
I value Love, Modesty, and Education.
Education's a big one. Without it, where would we all be?! Definitely not at the Ohio State University, that's for dang sure.
I was never a big studier in high school. I never needed to. I'd cram and pull off B's.
Now that I'm here, I've realized I'm an IDIOT for not paying more attention. there's so much out there to learn...
but the opportunities are endless here!
At least I realized now how important education is. I can focus on filling my head with as much knowledge as I can :)
I value all of my Sisters in Alpha Gamma Delta. And everything they have taught me, and will continue to teach me.
Love you all, love your comments,
Annalise <3
I was the exact same way in college. My parents think I'm a little genius but honestly I could barely even study and I got all A's and B's and then I came to ohio state.. and that most certainly does not fly!
ReplyDeleteI really like all of your values and especially that you put confidence. I never even thought about that as beig a value but it truly is something that is great to believe in.
I also was the same way in high school. College is definitely a whole different world. I like that you value education so much. It is one of those things you can never have too much of and I respect that you value your education so much. I also like that you value your faith in the Lord and the freedom to choose your own religion. To me, that says a lot about your character (in a good obviously!).
ReplyDeleteThe commitment your parents have is great!! And they've instilled those same values in you. And I agree with the education part.. I was such a slacker with school and now I've learned that's not going to work in the real world.
ReplyDeletei definitely agree with you when you start by talking about how "value" is difficult to define.. there are so many different things to value but also different ways to express that importance, but as long as you know what you value then it shouldn't matter to others.
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