I’ve always had a difficult time identifying people who I
would classify as “role models” or “heroes”.
Whenever the question would come up in a highschool English class, I
would write a paragraph or two about some noble deed someone had done and claim
that I looked up to them because of it.
While it wasn’t a complete lie, it wasn’t the truth either- it was never
someone I fully considered to be my “role model”. I think part of my problem is that no one
person has all of the qualities I would want to emulate. But if I could create my OWN role model? Well, that might just be do-able.
Much like Dillon and his desire to be a sassy evil octopus,
I couldn’t help but think of myself DIYing a role model using a specific
method. But rather than stealing my traits
from unsuspecting mermaids, I imagine myself carefully tracing all of my
desired bits and pieces and creating my own biography. Growing, up I had two books we’d gotten at a
garage sale, filled with an assortment of body parts to trace and create your own
cartoons. But the fun didn’t stop
there! Not for me! My cousin, Miranda, and I would waste away
hours at a time, carefully creating a cartoon and then filling out complete
(and hilarious, if I do say so myself) background information for each creation. It would start with a name, an age, a
hometown, and continue on from there: likes and dislikes, occupation,
interesting facts. And so, for me, that
is how I will envision myself as I fashion a Frankenstein’s monster of good
morals and desirability.
To begin with, I would like the endless curiousity and
enthusiasm of a child. Almost any child,
really. Children are so full of wonder
and they never stop questioning the world around them. That’s definitely a quality I would
like. A never-ending thirst for
knowledge with a dash of playful innocence.
To continue on the trend of non-specific role models- I
would also like the fierce independence of a cat. Cats don’t need anybody but themselves , but
at the same time, they aren’t so high and mighty that they don’t appreciate
being loved. Plus, they’re both adorable
and hysterical. And once again, a
healthy dose of curiousity. I WOULDN’T
want to inherit their inability to resist a Temptation though- that’s a trait I
already have more than enough of, thank you very much.
The intelligence of a physicist. Who wouldn’t want to have such vast knowledge
so easily accessible and understood. But
I would want it to be a funny and relatable physicist- maybe Neil DeGrasse
Tyson. Because there’s no use becoming
so knowledgeable about science, only to give up social skills and general
likeability.
I would also want the kindness of a religious leader. I don’t mean a cult leader or some pervy
priest, I mean someone who genuinely believes in what they are preaching. Be it Gandhi, or Buddha , or Jesus, or
Muhammad, or any number of other religious figures, I want the ability to truly
put other people’s needs, wants, and happiness before my own. Let’s face it- being selfish is kind of fun
sometimes, but imagine a world where no one derived any pleasure out of
anything but kindness towards others, first and foremost. Unbelievable.
Other traits I would definitely want, but can think of no
particular source to “trace” them from are: side-splitting humour, magnetic
charisma, ferocious bravery, and unwavering self-assuredness. Also Dumbledore’s magical skills because
obviously.
Jazmin
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