There are few role models that I remember after a few months. Randy Pausch was definitely not the case. I, personally, just like him. He comes to mind specifically today because something happened and his advice ringed true. I don't remember the exact words but the concept has not dismissed from my mind. I was at this craft store being in awe of the whole place taking it in. My eyes were wide (and that's pretty hard to do with my rather unamused nature to the majority of life's gifts). It was almost spoilt though if I had let the worst get the better of me. I had to ask the store clerk about a price. But she was finishing up with a lady buying something (how unusual for a store clerk). Then, while waiting for her action to be executed, I spotted a worker carrying some stuff. I assumed she could tell me the price. But unfortunately, when I asked, the clerk interjected in a cross manner (thinking I was speaking to her), 'excuse me, may i finish with this customer?' I told her as even toned as I could that I was asking the worker behind her. But that only gave the rebuttal that the worker wasn't working the desk. I was rather irked by such undeserved treatment. Randy Pausch echoed. Never give up on the good in people. It'll be there. Later on, when I was at the register for the second time, I told her how I admired her store. I really did so I wasn't trying to be patronizing. She acted more good natured after that. Then I realized, she was nice. I just caught her at an off moment. So in the end, Pausch prevails and life is set right. It got me to thinking I would want a second chance if I was given a first impression under horrid circumstances. It gives false depictions.
Here comes my quagmire. If first impressions are so trivial and random, why do we trust them to tell volumes of a poor victim's whole life? I'd hate to sound preachy so I'll end i here.

I had an interesting yet hypocritical observation of myself on thursday. I was talking to a close friend of mine one day and the subject was fibs. I personally dislike lying. Ironically though, I ended up doing it the same afternoon. It was during class and I was sharing an experience of early childhood. I told my teacher a fact about myself and didn't remember I said it last week. She asked me if this was new. I said yes in depth. But by the time she asked I already knew my mistake and lied anyways rather than look foolish and correct myself. But as I ruminated on that all through class because of the irony that led to my lying moment, I realized something. In the end, I don't dislike lying. I don't necessary like lying but I don't dislike it. Rather, I dislike the feeling I get after I lie. If any of my classmates actually remembered what I said last week, they realized I lied anyways. There was really no point. It would have been better if I was honest over something so trivial. In either sense whether I hate lying or the consequential conviction, I still will try not to lie.  

Proverbs 3

Further Benefits of Wisdom

 1 My son, do not forget my teaching,
       but keep my commands in your heart,

 2 for they will prolong your life many years
       and bring you prosperity.

 3 Let love and faithfulness never leave you;
       bind them around your neck,
       write them on the tablet of your heart.

 4 Then you will win favor and a good name
       in the sight of God and man.

 5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart
       and lean not on your own understanding;

 6 in all your ways acknowledge him,
       and he will make your paths straight. ^[a]

 7 Do not be wise in your own eyes;
       fear the LORD and shun evil.

 8 This will bring health to your body
       and nourishment to your bones.

 9 Honor the LORD with your wealth,
       with the firstfruits of all your crops;

 10 then your barns will be filled to overflowing,
       and your vats will brim over with new wine.

 11 My son, do not despise the LORD's discipline
       and do not resent his rebuke,

 12 because the LORD disciplines those he loves,
       as a father ^[b] the son he delights in.

 13 Blessed is the man who finds wisdom,
       the man who gains understanding,

 14 for she is more profitable than silver
       and yields better returns than gold.

 15 She is more precious than rubies;
       nothing you desire can compare with her.

 16 Long life is in her right hand;
       in her left hand are riches and honor.

 17 Her ways are pleasant ways,
       and all her paths are peace.

 18 She is a tree of life to those who embrace her;
       those who lay hold of her will be blessed.

 19 By wisdom the LORD laid the earth's foundations,
       by understanding he set the heavens in place;

 20 by his knowledge the deeps were divided,
       and the clouds let drop the dew.

 21 My son, preserve sound judgment and discernment,
       do not let them out of your sight;

 22 they will be life for you,
       an ornament to grace your neck.

 23 Then you will go on your way in safety,
       and your foot will not stumble;

 24 when you lie down, you will not be afraid;
       when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.

 25 Have no fear of sudden disaster
       or of the ruin that overtakes the wicked,

 26 for the LORD will be your confidence
       and will keep your foot from being snared.

 27 Do not withhold good from those who deserve it,
       when it is in your power to act.

 28 Do not say to your neighbor,
       "Come back later; I'll give it tomorrow"—
       when you now have it with you.

 29 Do not plot harm against your neighbor,
       who lives trustfully near you.

 30 Do not accuse a man for no reason—
       when he has done you no harm.

 31 Do not envy a violent man
       or choose any of his ways,

 32 for the LORD detests a perverse man
       but takes the upright into his confidence.

 33 The LORD's curse is on the house of the wicked,
       but he blesses the home of the righteous.

 34 He mocks proud mockers
       but gives grace to the humble.

 35 The wise inherit honor,
       but fools he holds up to shame.

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