A Case Of Mistaken Identity

How often is it that we find ourselves talking about something and later finding out it wasn't what we thought it was at all?

Recently I found myself referring to a company that I would be working for in a production capacity for a few months possible as ToyoTA. It took me till the week before the start of my first shift there that I was told the actual name of the business. ToyoDA. It definitely was a case of mistaken identity. Now I am not going to refuse the work in the business just because the reputation of the NAME is now diminished in my eyes. Mainly because I need the money. And consequently their main client is Toyota anyway :D

But isn't it funny when these sorts of cases do happen in everyday life.

You go to the shop and buy something that looks exactly like what you're looking for. You go home, get ready to start cooking and don't realise till you have emptied the bottle into the pot and tasted it, that you had bought hot jalepino peppers when you ACTUALLY meant to buy mild mannered gherkins. You could look at someone across the street thinking it was someone you knew a long time ago but when you approach them and give them a huge bear hug, you realise you've got the wrong person. Could be a dangerous situation there :D

Then there are other times where there's mistaken identity regarding a feeling or emotion. You might think someone loved you when they didn't. It may seem so right at the time but later on reflection you can see the faults and weaknesses in the theory. You can see in hindsight the blinders that the emotions can place on your eyes. In my experience, this usually happens when things are rushed, or when inadequate thought and reflection is placed on a decision or a situation. There is always a place for spontaneity in life. I like being spontaneous. Just get up and go somewhere, buy something, call or text someone out of the blue. Spontaneity gives life an adventerous quality. But when it comes to long term decisions, decisions where a life is placed in another persons' hands, It needs to be made with a bit of thought.

Mistaken identity can be rectified. The worst you'll get for bear hugging a stranger (especially if you're male and she's female) in the street is a slap on the face. You could send the wrong email to the wrong person and cause a scene but an apology can resolve it (or possibly a carton as is the Aussie currency).

But Mistaken emotions can be hurtful and even deadly. It could lead to abusive relationships, marriage breakdowns, even in some cases, suicide. It pays to take some time and make the right choice. In my case I'd rather the slap on the cheek to the relationship breakdown anyday. :D Even though the last few weeks I have had to deal with the latter due to my own case of mistaken identity. Long story.....

So the moral of this short story is: "Live spontaneously because to live a regimented life that is strict and ordered and structured is boring. But when it comes to life-long decisions, step back, take a breath and ask yourself, "Is this really the direction in which I want my life to head?"."

Mistaken Identity can be good material for comedy but it can also kill.

Sorry about the lateness of this one. As I mentioned before, I have been dealing with a few things. The next one will be up soon. Cheers. V Man.