My sister and I were wracking our brains for countries which may be classified as color-blind. France and the Netherlands were mentioned. But, they are not quite there yet. For now.

I get all strung up every time I feel that I am being discriminated against. I’ll go righteous on someone if that person dare say something about my being Asian. Although, I distinctly remember answering someone with an “I’m Asian” retort when asked why I was thin. A lot of people have also pigeonholed me as a subservient wife and a great cook, among other “typical Asian” qualities. Fact is, I am aggressive and lazy as hell.

If directed at me, I get angry if the stereotype is negative and all proud if it is something positive.

And the buck doesn’t stop there. Watch me walk and swerve as soon as I see a black guy walking towards me. See my nose flare as soon as I see an Arabian looking guy board the plane with me. Hear me speak English whenever I am in the presence of snooty Germans. Read my mind whenever a blonde woman makes a mistake.

The world is bombarded (by media, maybe?) with simplistic images full of stereotypes. Judgment based on insufficient facts. The sad fact is that people keep on perpetuating these inaccuracies. Myself, included.