Beautifully Different

Prompt 8: Beautifully Different.
Think about what makes you different and what you do that lights people up. Reflect on all the things that make you different - you'll find they're what make you beautiful.
(Author: Karen Walrond)


I find this prompt to be really wonderful yet kind of depressing. I can think of things that make me me, but things that make me different, per say? Whatever makes me different from you, is the same quality that many other people have that makes them different from their peers. It's like that saying "You're unique.. just like the other millions of people in the world." It's a bit sad, but it's kind of true.

Anyway. Off my silly, depressing soapbox.  I'll give you what makes me me (and some may be what makes me 'different').

I have natural red hair. This is one of the things I really pride myself in; sure, I get the urge to dye it every now and then, but I am terrified that it won't ever go back to it's natural shade if I do. I've been called carrot top and asked if the curtains match the drapes (pervs), but whatever. It's taken me a while to love it and now I hope it never fades! (Also, it pisses me off when people ask who my colorist is. You can't get this shade out of a bottle, people!!)

Does it light people up? Sure, if you have a thing for red hair. Or are in a crowd and need to find me. I'm very easy to find.

I have a particular sense of humor/sarcasm/wit/whatever you would like to call it. I think I'm pretty snappy when it comes to funny and sarcastic remarks, only to be outdone by Scot (he's the one person I can't keep up with, it's so annoying!). I've realized that not everyone gets my humor, so they tend to just think I'm weird, but whatever. I think I'm funny. It lights a few people up :)

If you ask me my opinion, I'm going to be honest. And you may not like what I have to say. The better I know you and the closer we are, the more honest I'll be. Why would I lie to the ones I love? If you ask my opinion and I think you're making unwise decisions about life, love, or clothes, I will tell you. And I have found that the majority of people value that, even if not in the exact moment.

I'm a giver. I give my love, my trust, and I absolutely love buying people things that I see that remind me of them. I have a friend that absolutely adores Hello Kitty, and it takes every fiber in my being not buy every freaking HK thing I see (I'd be broke). Another friend loves tea, and I always want to buy her different, unique blends and accessories. I find things daily that remind me of Scot, and again, it's so hard not to just buy things for him, just because I love him and I thought of him. I don't know if that makes me crazy or what, but people tend to like getting things, so if they're happy, I'm happy!

I like to talk. A lot. About me, about you, about whatever. If I meet someone at a bar or on a line or on an elevator, I will talk with them. It's not in an annoying way (I think), and only if they are open to a discussion. But it's fun!

I'm a very loyal friend. It can be great, but it can be a downfall at times. I tend to let people walk all over me and avoid confrontation in order to keep them as a friend. That's all I'm going to say about that one. I'm sure that loyalty lights a few people up, though.



That's all I can think of for now.. sorry to be a bit of a downer on this one. It happens ;)