Right there and then my eccentricity is already a filter against the mass thinkers. Knowing that I am eccentric, people normally stay clear from my path. Thus me being eccentric [is] frees me to think and act according to my terms.
I don't have to socialize and put a facade. I can be an antisocial and yet I have the liberty to express myself. If the masses don't like it, they then find their own tracks. That allows me to stay on my track and reach my destination faster.
One example that I can think of is that when I was on employment years ago, I normally ea[ch] (eat) lunch all by myself. The good thing about that is I can beat the crowd, eat what I like and spend less time eating.
Another thing about being eccentric is you don't care about opinion of others about you. I used to fear being judged by others. Because of that I try to be nice even to a jackass. Then I realized why bother? It's not that my livelihood is dependent on them. Nowadays I take it one step further. I evaluate my level of happiness with and without human intervention. My conclusion is I am happier without my interaction with familiar strangers.
Our problem as human being is we want to be liked and accepted. That's why people are hooked to the Likes in Facebook. I tried to fish for Likes too in the past. Then I realized that the things people like are things that I don't consider relevant. So instead of putting up posts about things that people like, I post things that I like. True enough, things that I like, others don't like. Why? Because social media is a platform to socialize. I use social media as a tool for self expression. It doesn't work. I am a socially inept person.
I like being eccentric. It's not that I purposely try to be different. I am truly different. I am an individualist. If I am an animal in the Savanna, I am probably a scavenger rodent instead of the herds or the packs. I am far from being a troop of baboons let alone a pride of lions. I don't hunt and I don't graze. I nibble and stock [of] (up) my food in case there is nothing to scavenge.
Fortunately instead of living in Savanna I live in the city. Hence instead of a Gerbil I am a Domestic Rat. While other animals have to be domesticated to stay alive, I borrow in a quiet corner happily clawing away my keyboard. I only go out to sweat and eat. I don't need to meet people. I have my digital gadgets to fill the void of social interactions. Everything is digital. My best tool is the PC. Everything I need for me to stay connected is there.
They say birds of same feathers flock together. Those who are close to me are people who may not be eccentric [] (but) are those who appreciate eccentricity. At the very least they are not part of the herd mentality.
I bet you are not part of the herd Sarah. Elsie is not one of them. Definitely Lizzie is a person who live by her own standards.
As a Domestic Rat, I enjoy living in solitude. I hate it when I have to attend social functions like weddings and family gatherings. I even hate it when I have to attend open houses during festivals. I don't enjoy talking about politics or gossip about others. I am a man who likes to talk about ideas and ways to progress in life.
Some people take pride in keeping abreast with the current issues. Me, I rather read a good book tha[t] listen to self proclaimed experts. If I want to know about current issues, I listen to the radio or read Google News.
The best part is I am my own individual. I don't have to submit to anybody except the law enforcement officers. Other than that, I can blast my thoughts as loud as I like in the internet and nobody gives a hoot.
The thing I value most is my freedom. As it is now my 24 hours is CASH. Because of that I can use it whichever way that I like. I enjoy spending my time writing. So naturally I spend most my time writing my thoughts away. Some are quality stuff and some are just me rambling.
I concluded that as far as li[k]e (life) as a Domestic Rat is concerned, I don't need a village to be happy. All I need is my Tetrahedron, my kids and Crew 36. The rest are merely incidentals.
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Hmmm... It seems we have many things in common Sarah. Welcome to the club.
OK baby, here is your lullaby:
Goodnight honey. I want to continue reading for the next hour. I love you so much.
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Baby, this is my thoughts for tonight: 2020blogvol1.blogspot.com/2020/03/6320-v You have a good rest sweetie. Goodnight... I love you so much.
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