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January 29, 2009
My Life as a Contrarian
If I ever write an autobiography, that will likely be its title: My Life as a Contrarian
I don't mind my contrary personality most of the time. Most of the time, I consider the ability to see a contrary point of view to be an asset. And I don't even mind that mine is nearly always a minority opinion. I've been in one minority or another most of my life: white chick in a predominately black school; drama major in a whole string of comp sci classes; native Washingtonian city-girl in suburban Florida. But even a contrarian like me longs to fit in sometimes.
While I appreciate the value of being around people who are different from me, it's hard when everyone I come into contact with is so different from me. It's like going through the day faced with one "You're wrong" sign after another. At some point I want someone to either agree with me or, at least, accept me for who I am—differences and all.
At times like these I really miss being around like-minded people. I miss home.
Posted by Selena at January 29, 2009 07:13 PM