Everyone sees themselves as different from everyone else, to a certain extent, I think. I sure do, and I think my personality reflects that to a certain degree, though I hope I don't come off as vain or arrogant or "holier than thou." This was brought on, of course, by an incident at work.
I said something silly, or was being overly melodramatic about a mundane occurance or just being plain goofy (I don't exactly remember the incident), and one my coworkers gave me the oh-my-god look which can only be properly executed by teenage girls. I looked at her and said "Don't give ME that look, little girl." What makes me think I'm immune to the condescion of a 16 year old girl? Is it because she's generally a nice person and we usually get along pretty well? I don't know.
So, what makes YOU different? I've been trying to figure that out. I think the biggest attribute that I possess that sets me aside from the "crowd" is my compassion towards others and damnable empathy that I often can't seem to block out. It's as much a curse, sometimes, as a blessing. Hell, I couldn't even crush a mouse that was caught in one of our glue traps and was keeping me awake squeeking, because I would have undoubtably had nightmares. But, this also drives me to put the needs of others before the needs of myself, and very little makes my life feel as fulfilling when I get to do that (which some philosophers/psychologists say makes it a selfish behavior), even the common everyday things like making sure everyone has had a break who needs one before I go on my own. Hmmm...reading over that, it seems a little preachy, and it wasn't meant to be.
No, maybe it was. Maybe it should be. Here,dear readers, is your opportunity to tell us what makes you special, your opportunity to toot your own horn.
Let's make some noise.