Naima_2.5_DQ

MEANS THAT DO NOT INVOLVE SPEECH:

-I play piano at church

-I am part of BCM

-I hold three work study positions

-I love to dance

-I am very giggly 

-I dislike people who think they are better than the rest of people, or who look down upon other people

-I turn in my homework in time

-I like to work out

-I like to spend time with family and friends

-I have lots of Razorback stuff in my room

MEANS THAT INVOLVE SPEECH:

-I share my thoughts on different issues with my friends

-I talk about God with family and friends

-I try to be helpful and greet peers that are looking for help while I'm working

-I own a Twitter account where I voice my thoughts 

I think that at times my actions have not necessarily matched my values. Especially, going through college has been a test for my values and beliefs. I have experienced cognitive dissonance at times, when my thoughts do not match my actions. But no one is perfect!! Luckily, I always get back on track and try to stick to what matters the most to me, which are the values that I have been taught by my parents and what God wants from me. At some point in life, I have questioned some of my beliefs and values, but this process has just helped me establish and cement my values. 

I think that society tends to put labels on us and then is when the conflict appears. I do believe that it is important to stick to what we believe, even though that may seem crazy for other people. In college we experience so many things, and meet so many people that may have an influence over us. The key is to stay true to ourselves. 

There's a Bible verse that always reminds me that I cannot be two Naimas. Revelation 3:16 reads, "O, because you are lukewarm--neither hot nor cold--I am about to spit you out of my mouth." I think that this verse not only applies to our relationship with God, but also to our relationship with other people. I don't think our friends will trust us if we say something, and then act differently. We have to be either hot or cold, but cannot be both.