© April 6th, 2017 - 5:19 pm - 5:33 pm
The Big Easy Ain't So Easy
I remember only 1 family trip that I that I took with my parents and sister. I think that I was about 7 or 8 years old. We travelled through New Mexico and New Orleans. My memory about that trip is vague. But I vaguely remember walking down the sidewalks in New Orleans. Every place that we passed by had very loud jazz playing. I hate loud sounds and this wasn't any exception. At one point, my sister went inside and sat either in or very close to the front row. Now, keep in mind, that this is my older and big sister, with whom I saw and looked up to as a role model and wanted to hang out with. So, I wanted to be close to her. But, if I did that, I would be close and disturbed by the loud music. So, I had a decision to make. Do I place myself as far away from the sounds to be comforted by the limited sound level and be far away from my sister? or do I sit close with my sister that would increase my distress by the loud and high volume? I don't remember my conscious level at the time. Looking back my actions seemed to have been fast. I ended up sitting next to my sister. So, as much as loud sounds distress me and cause me anxiety, and they do, I admired and looked up to my sister even more. So, she won. I don't think that I ever told her my reflections about that experience. So, it feels good to express it here and now. Here's to supportive siblings. Thanks.