Brian+Rabedioux

Journal 1

While first entering Alma College I met some very nice and inviting people who I had future hopes of obtaining friendships with, Jeremy wasn’t one of them. My first encounter with Jeremy Included a rude joke, a snarl, and a stare that said more than any mean words ever could. I told myself that day that I didn’t want to associate with anyone like Jeremy. Knowing this you may understand my disappointment when I found out Jeremy was best friends with two of the coolest guys I had met at Alma. I began to hang out with the guys, of course Jeremy had to be included in any activities that took place. Finally during one late night gaming session Jeremy and I ended up alone in the other boy’s dorm room. He decided to talk to me, and tell me a little bit about himself. He started with small incites into his life like football and saga food, but the discussion quickly turned to something much larger. Jeremy really opened up and began to tell me why he’s so apprehensive about meeting new people. Jeremy had been abounded by his parents and recently the love of his life had dumped him after three years. I understood that this boy wasn’t angry he was just scared to let anyone into his life for fear that they one day will just hurt him. Soon Jeremy and I started hanging out with each other, even over the Christmas break Jeremy came to visit. I had realized that I had developed a close friendship with someone I had despised. This experience taught me not to judge someone at first glance because there is know way you can really understand a person until you’re aware of their past experiences.

Brian - I hope you don't mind, but I shrunk your picture a little. It was difficult to navigate around it with it so big. ~Prof. Wendt 1/9