When did being ‘weird’ become a bad thing? Or has it always been a bad thing and just recently became a good thing? I don’t know which, but I do know that being different, silly, and unique is something worth embracing! And what better way to sum it up than just being plain ol’ weird?
Now if I’m being honest with you, this blog has a lot to do with myself. And all my weirdness. It pretty much comes up in conversation everyday, either around the office or at home with my roommates Mark (the boyfriend) and Zoe (I haven’t mentioned her yet, she’s lived with us for 3 months!) The only time it ever bothers me to be called weird is when it’s said in a negative way. And that’s mainly because I don’t understand how being weird could ever be a bad thing?!
It’s like having the freedom to be completely yourself, no limits and no constraints. That should be the definition of weird. Maybe being yourself means you sing while you walk really fast everywhere you go and you talk to fabrics when you design, or maybe it means you are so organized and structured that even the slightest thing out of order will drive you nuts? Whether you’re crazy like me, or so normal that it’s weird, Character Counts has me thinking weird is wonderful.
(a bunch of weirdos if you ask me :))
All I want is to be happy being myself. And that’s what I want everyone else to feel too, young and old. Can you imagine just being content with who you are and not trying to be anything more, or anything less? It is tough though, right? When being weird isn’t the norm. Or singing to yourself gets a little too much attention (trust me, it does). But I think it’s worth it. I think you have more confidence when you aren’t afraid to be yourself.
I bet this is a lesson most of you have learned a long time ago. But I’m 23 and learning new lessons everyday. I’m 23 and learning so much everyday. And the whole time I’m doing it you can bet I’ll be singing a song, making lame jokes, and laughing at myself. Life is too short not too, right?
LOVE,
SAM
Hugs Sammers! I’m weird and darn proud of it!
Amen Sista! You are learning a very valuable lesson…be comfy in your own skin, be you regardless of what people/society say you “should” be. Rock it <3
My say is “I am who I am”. Yes I am different and very happy with me
yes! knowing who you are, being comfortable in your own skin, and embracing the inner weirdness equals beauty in my book.
and i’ve ALWAYS said from a super young age, “why would i want to be normal like everyone else? that would be so boring!”
i’m proud to come from a long line of weirdness. xoxo
We live in a “weird is wonderful” kind of house:) Embrace it-nothing feels better than being yourself and not worrying so much what others think. My oldest daughter starts HS tomorrow and she’s nervous for all of the typical reasons, but also because everyone at her last school finally accepted her “weirdness” and now she gets to start all over, proving that being different is more than okay! Our community is well known for being “snobby” and all of the kids tend to dress alike and my daughter has always went against the grain, funky clothes, band tshirts, converse kind of gal. She spent years being picked on and bullied but always remained strong. It was a huge shock to the student body last year when she was selected to receive the biggest award of the year and her first college scholarship. I’ve always reminded her that it’s much more fun to stand out and be seen and heard than to blend in with the crowd any day of the week.
Oh, to be 23 and to be oh-so-happy with who you are AND what you are doing … Sweet Girl, just keep on singing your life song!! I think talking to fabric is not done enough!!
“It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.” ~e.e. cummings
Or maybe you knew Confucius in another life: “Wherever you go, go with all your heart.” ~Confucius
And there is always Dr. Seuss! “Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind.” ~Dr. Seuss
What you call your “wierdness” is what make you wonderful!! Seriously, meeting you last January and your “wierd” wonderful way of being you- is what makes people “like” and “love” you!!! Don’t EVER lose that!!
My dad always said, “Why would you want to be like everyone else? It’s boring!” I have been, and always will be, weird. I’m trying to teach my kids that it is OK TO BE WEIRD.
I have to admit that I was so proud when I saw Josiah’s goals written in his school journal this week. Short term goal – make instant glue (I think that’s already been done… oh well!) Long term goal – “ALWAYS BE WEIRD and write a really weird book that lets everyone know I’m weird.” I love that he is confident in his weirdness! 😛
One of my fav. quotes “Be yourself, everyone else is taken.” Oscar Wilde. I’ve always said how boring it must be to be normal:)
I’ve always been weird, I think it bothers my kids sometimes but it keeps me young. I often get people looking at me when I do stuff but you know what if it makes me happy then who cares. I have a 8 year old son in a wheelchair and you will often see me running through the Mall or around with him because he Loves it. I talk alot also but it’s always about one of my 4 kids. I think I got my weirdness from my mom.
Well you hit the nail on the head. I am so going to steal some of this to teach my middle schoolers in guidance this week okay? What a GREAT thing for them to write on!
Weird is comfortable and everyone needs to be comfortable.
My children are weird and I embrace it. I guess they come by it honestly.. I had a shirt when I was little that said “sweet weird Rachel”, in fact I still have it. I’ll put Collin in it and take a pic for you.
I just love you, sweet Sam!
Lovie Duv you my sweet little Sam!
your blog is different. Great.
Sam-love the post! Like we talked about at conference, I love that you are embracing who you are and are proud of it! It took me years to figure out to just be content with myself and to hold my head high and looking back, I WASTED so many years of my life worrying about what others thought. I said it then and I’ll say it again: if my daughter grows up and can accomplish half of what you have accomplished by 23, I will be so proud and THANKFUL! You are a rock star…embrace it and hold your head up high! Love ya!
Weird is wonderful! I’ve always been a different, march to the beat of my own drum kinda gal. And honestly, the older I get the more that becomes my favorite quality about myself and one I look for in others. Look at those who make history…the ones who aren’t afraid to change the world…they were all considered weird or crazy too!
Major reason I homeschool my child who is different, weird, odd (whatever!). I don’t want him to lose that!! I love that he is different. I don’t want anyone to mold him into something that’s comfortable to them. It’s his world!
You will always have times where things are hit or miss with your different and sometimes crazy ideas. You just keep going. That’s all. Believe me when I say there comes a time (it came when I approached 30) when it won’t bother you anymore what others think.
Sam, you are just plain fun! You are special just the way you are! What’s even more neat? Is that you are embracing your “weirdness” in everything. That’s what life is all about. Being your own person and having fun doing it! Marching to the beat of your own drum isn’t all that bad.
((HUGS)), girlfriend!
I like to think of it as quirky…I like who I am, I know that is not the popular answer but it is true. Somebody will always be prettier, thinner, smarter, funnier, sexier….but nobody can be ME!! I say embrace who you are, laugh at your mistakes and try to make the world a better,more positive place!!