Although it is likely pretty obvious to people around me that I am quirky, I am by nature a shy soul and do not like draw attention to the fact. For that matter, I don't like drawing attention to me in general. At the same time I am closet rebellious soul and look at ways to voluntarily cull myself from the herd. I have a tattoo
I have always resented being told what to do. But growing up fearing authority and recognizing that conforming brings home the bacon I usually do what I'm told and mutter under my breath about it. And yes, I realize that I am passive aggressive.
Speaking of resenting being told what to do, I hate signs. Nothing makes me want to do the opposite more than an obnoxious sign demanding I do or not do something obvious. We recently rented a vacation home for a couple of days at a beach resort. The first thing that greeted you when you got to the door was a cardboard sign that shouted: NO SHOES IN THE HOUSE. There were several more signs inside the house repeating the commandment. I was paying several hundred dollars to stay there plus a hefty cleaning fee. So I think I had paid for the right to wear shoes in the house if I wanted to.
All of this is a roundabout way to point out that a blog is a perfect medium for a shy, conforming non-conformist, passive aggressive personality looking for a creative outlet that doesn't require direct human interaction. I can expose my quirky nature in a safe environment without having to dye my hair blue or pierce exposed body parts. And since no one reads it, pays for it or directs it, I can experience the freedom of writing about whatever I want whenever I want.
And I do.
But god help me if anyone ever subscribes to my blog for Kindle
I am such a tortured soul.
3 comments:
You need a t-shirt that says "Chocolate Dog Puke Here -> www.dizgraceland.com"
I like that you are a man of contradictions ... some of my favorite people are tortured souls!
And, as I've learned in the past year, tattoos rock! Perhaps it is time to get another?
R.
That wouldn't bring me any unwanted attention, I am sure.
Deb,
Thanks, but I think I reached my quota for midlife crisis tattoos. I need to quit before my Celtic Dragons are dragging :)
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