indian...

When you hear the word indian, what comes to mind?

Pictures?

Words?

Braided Hair?

Flashbacks to history class?

Anything?

When I was a little kid...shame came to mind.

Shame?

Yes...shame.

Why?

I guess it would have to do with the cultural attitude where I grew up.

Indians were alcoholics...poor...dumb.

I had to work through so much crap to realize that these are stereotypes...I didn't have to let any of these things affect who I am, how I percieve myself.

What are your thoughts?

Nowadays my definition is starting to include much more of me than ever before...and I'm loving it.