Suzanne Britt's essay, "Neat People vs. Sloppy People", invoked a mixed reaction for me since I could easily fall on either side of the spectrum. As
stated so well by Britt, "They save everything, planning someday to file, order, and straighten out the world" (322). Her examples of cleaning out the
closet, and organizing family photos are task that always take backseat to everything else, with great hope that someday I'll get it done. As to Britt's
analogy of a neat person, "They will get their flower and sugar in two pound bags" (323), is equally relatable. Although I enjoy purchasing in bulk at
Costco, when I'm short on time, I seek out a shortcut making these purchases at the local Hannaford, spending more money granted, but with intensions
of saving time. Therefore, I don't...show more content...
In my early years, my vision was skewed by the Barbie image, specifically by the influential toys design for young girls i.e. Barbies, television,
magazines and society. It wasn't until later years, that I felt the greatest psychological pain inflicted by both male and females. I didn't fit the
glorified image of a female, which wasn't only expected by the opposite sex, but equally by the same sex. They perhaps were far harsher than the
opposite sex. After a two year journey to shed eighty five pounds, I was no longer influenced by either sex. Although Barry's statement was geared
toward the male population "Of course many women will argue that the reason they became obsessed with trying to look like Cindy Crawford is
that men, being as shallow as a drop of spit WANT women to look that way" (339), in today's society this is equally expected by the same sex. My
journey was not because of the stigma bestowed upon me by the sexes, it was just for me. It was my drive and desire to achieve an improved quality
of life, experiencing a happier and healthier life style and strengthen my
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