Misconceptions

My life has had its own share of misconceptions. During my younger years (read teens), the egoistic and chauvinistic pig that I was (not that i am not now... but kind of subdued) i always thought that guys were far superior than girls (no offence meant, read on and you will realize).
Maybe I was that way or was I influenced by friends, I don’t know. I never analyzed why i felt that way nor am i planning to do it. Anyways coming do the topic, I always had this feeling that i was a guy and guys were better. Never did give a damn about the opposite sex.

So much for having a close friend in school. It was a girl. But having a mild crush on a girl who was as as egoistic as i was back then never did help. I had a set of rules/ideas back then. I call them misconceptions now.

1) Girls are such lousy drivers
2) It is difficult working under women
3) Never be a pillion for a girl (co-passenger in case of a car)
4) Girls can never keep a secret.

I am kind of embarrassed now thinking about these. It brings a smile on my face to think how worng i was

A lot of little incidents helped me change my views.

First and foremost, my sister. The only thing that isn't right is that fact that she and i aren't related through blood. but then, that doesn't change the fact that she has been everything a sister can be, must be and will be. She could never stand a chauvinist. And I had to change. I won't deny that the slap she gave me when i said "after all girls....." helped me change :-)

And as our relationship grew, my so called ideas also recessed. She still has some of my darkest secrets in her heart. It hasn't come out! and i trust her with my entire life

Girls are such lousy drivers: This was one idea she couldn't change. The turnaround happened when i joined a car driving school. My instructor was a lady. :-) She is still an amazing driver. One of the best I have seen so far.

Never be a pillion rider: This idea was already on the wane since I joined my driving school. but still the egoistic guy in me would never allow me to be a pillion rider. As late as 2007, i never was a pillion to a girl. But i was once forced to ride as a pillion to a girl, one of my very good friends, and I did find the ride enjoyable. (Won’t deny that I was pretty damn nervous the first time). And why was I the pillion??? The girl knew I had this weird principle and she wanted to win this war. I was stranded and in a hurry and she gave me no other option :-)

And one of my major misconception was this: Its difficult working under women.
Initially I didn’t have a lead in particular and my first proper lead turned out to be a woman. By this time my outlook had changed drastically. But still, I would be lying if I say I wasn't anxious.
But it turned out to be a good experience professionally. Sorry boss. I do owe this apology to you :-) I realize how wrong my misconception was.

What prompted me to write the blog?
The other day, I was a with a few of my friends and two of them were having a serious talk. About how bad it will be to work under a lady. Finally they turned to me and asked "What do you feel?" All I could do was to shake my head and smile on the nostalgia :-)