That day at school when my classmate insulted me was when “I began to understand the heavy legacy I was about to enter – the ability to modify public space in ugly ways” (Staples 135). I would never wish to be anything other than me, but I have experienced time and time again what it means to let others down simply because I didn't exactly fit Asian or intelligence standards. To this day, I am upset by small mistakes; I feel like I haven't lived up to the high expectations my parents set for me. I've gotten a lot better at giving myself some breathing room, because if I didn't, I'd probably lose control of who I really am. I am a person who will make mistakes no matter what my race or culture defines me. Race cannot be controlled, intelligence is something most people have to work for, and we all need to keep that in mind. Thinking before you act will benefit us all in the long run. The real truth is this: Asians will fail their math tests, African Americans are not required to play basketball, and not all Caucasians are..