Dare To Be Different?

Most people annoy the hell out of me. They will do anything to be accepted in society; including changing everything about them. I find it’s hard to meet a genuine person.

Many people will compliment me on my hair and they say they would be too scared to do something like that. What I don’t understand is what they’re afraid of. Is it because they won’t fit in anymore? Because they’re afraid people won’t like them? I mean I don’t expect masses of people to be walking around with rainbow hair; I can understand why people wouldn’t want to do it even if they really like it, but the same mindset occurs with less dramatic instances.

People won’t stand up for what they believe in anymore in fear that they’re going to be criticized by the public. Some won’t say anything until they get the reinsurance of their friends behind them. I just wish we lived in a society that would say what they want, wear what they want, and do what they want without always thinking about what others will think of them.

I can admit, I am a weird person. I’m really out-there, and don’t mind what others think. However, a month or so ago I started to feel very insecure by the way I looked. I started to hate my checkered pants, my rainbow hair, and my outspoken character. I became tired of always standing out, always being looked down upon by stuck up assholes. No matter how many compliments I got on my hair, only the dirty looks I got from a select few stuck with me. I considered getting rid of my mohawk, getting rid of my whole wardrobe,  and becoming a lot quieter. But then I realized I was becoming just like everyone else I hate; I was letting society change me.

I chose to tone down my look a bit though. I still have my rainbow hair, but I choose not to wear my checkered pants anymore (I wear yellow, green, grey, purple, and black pants instead). And I’m not so outspoken. Outspoken people get on my nerves now, so I mean I’m glad I’ve gotten a bit quieter. I just think you should have your own beliefs and not be ashamed to share them with the world in a civilized manner.

Deep down, people like people that are themselves. Most people do like to be different, they’re just afraid to show it.