If I had the self-discipline to write a book, I would. However, that's not the case, so I've decided to start this thingy. I do love to write, but generally the things I write are things that most people I know don't particularly care about.
I'm sure, if you happen to decide to stick with me as I'm working on this thingy, you'll come to know quite a bit about me. I'm really bad at introducing myself otherwise.
Being that I want this first day of ramblings to consist of more than just a brief introduction to myself, here's some stuff to think about.
I live in a very small town. By very small, I mean about 2,000 people. I wasn't kidding. I've always been an introvert, which, in a small town, sets one apart as someone who's 'different'. By 'different', I don't just mean having interests that are similar to others'. No, by 'different', I mean mentally challenged, which, in a small town where everyone knows everyone, isn't exactly the best reputation to have.
Now, I do struggle with a couple mental illnesses, but nothing that impairs my ability to interact with people in any severe way. I deal with ODD, ADHD, depression, and anxiety.
Before anyone goes batshit crazy, I do NOT use those things as reasons to be an asshole or to get things I want. They're simply pieces of my mind that sometimes make it difficult for me to focus on the bigger picture of life. I do NOT consider myself a special snowflake. I don't seek sympathy, I don't seek compliments. I'm fairly low maintenance.
Anyway, back to the point. Because I managed to build the reputation of being 'different', no one ever really bothered to try to get to know me. I'm glad for that. "Katie, why would you be glad you don't have any close friends near where you live?" Being an outsider, I've been able to observe pretty much everyone. There's only a small handful that I could see myself being close friends with. Being a wallflower has its perks.
I then proceeded to try to spend a little more time with those people, and, what do you know, we became friends.
I'm super glad those people were willing to be open minded and give me a chance. In reality, I don't hate people, I'm just introverted and pretty shy.
The moral of the story is this: be open minded. It's worth it and will get you a lot farther in life than being a narrow minded, my-way-or-the-high-way type of person will.
If you've read this all the way to the end, you're awesome! Well, probably. I don't personally know you but I'm willing to assume so. If you didn't read all the way to the end, I'm going to assume you're awesome too. (Ah, see that open mindedness?)
