innocence lost
there are certain things in life we’ve never experienced that, however trivial, bring us a sense of pride. they are the inadvertent non-decisions which help us in “I Never” games and let us differentiate ourselves from “those kinds of people.” it’s a cultural shorthand, really–our lack of experience quickly defines us, and we love it.
well, pride and prejudice is on as i type this. by the end of the evening, i’ll know who Mr. Darcy is. farewell, sweet ignorance and easy out. i now am woman, with no “I never” to save me from the stereotype.
