Whatever the frak you want (or something of the sort)

My question is this: why worry constantly about fitting in? 

Wouldn't life be more interesting if you had more stories about strange happenings and your own awkwardness and uniqueness?

These are my answers:
~The most interesting old people - the beings with experience under their belts as opposed to teenagers or those of middle age - don't tell stories of mediocrity; They tell stories of brave deeds and strange happenings, their own silliness or strength. They speak of ridiculous ugliness and indignity, and of astonishing beauty.

~The most memorable people often aren't the ones following fashion and fads, but creating their own world, dancing to the beat of their own drum and doing what they want, not what society or their peers expect of them. They are the people with big hearts, or acidic tongues, or even in the possession of both. They have their own sense of style, and oftentimes they genuinely care about other people, as curmudgeonly as they may be.
They can tell stories of their close relationships with their parents, or hilarious adventures with childhood best friends. They didn't let anything get in the way of having friendships with whoever they pleased, and also speak of lost loves and bittersweet romances. 

What you can learn from the happiest elders is this: don't worry about being normal when being the most authentic you can possibly be is not only more comfortable, but also more memorable in the long run.

On the other hand:
~Living an enjoyable life also means striking a balance between feeling comfortable and pushing yourself out of your comfort zone, finding the middle ground between doing what you want and doing what you know you have to do. If you're not comfortable being loud and talkative and outgoing, that's okay. But if you have a goal of making lots of friends and meeting people, you're going to have to chat up some strangers and learn how to compromise to other peoples' wishes every once in a while.
If you crave adventure, you're going to have to plan a trip, and whether or not if you go alone, you'll probably have to coordinate some things with other people, including your family, friends, and employer.
Doing the things you want, whether you like it or not, involves a certain amount of the unknown, which can also be intimidating. Adventure is tantalizing, but it can also be daunting.


This is just my perspective, as hard as I try to consider all sides, I can still only see a few from the lens of my own experience. Perhaps someone else to find something to gain from what I have written, or perhaps they will find their own experience reaffirmed or directly opposed by my opinions.