Did You Know You’re Weird?

We’re all weird. I spent so much time worrying about fitting in when I was a kid. Too bad it took me so long to figure out that everybody has weirdness inside. But, you know… it’s actually quite… beautiful. Normal people are just so stinkin’ boring! No matter how awesome you think you are, you have weirdness in you.  Did you know you’re weird?  And, if you don’t find that weirdness yourself, your future spouse will find it! Some refer to weirdness as quirks, idiosyncrasies, eccentricities, or peculiarities.

To get the ball rolling, I’ll disclose one of my quirks. I am a bit of a symmetry nut. This may not sound possible to those who know me as a less than organized, Pooh Bear type person; but, when it comes to certain situations, I must have symmetry. If Eric kisses me on one cheek, I want him to kiss me on the other. {Eric’s note: This is true! ~smile~} When I eat small candies, I try to chew the same amount on both sides. Artwork that is purposefully asymmetrical will probably never be featured in my home.

Eric has a grammar quirk. He cannot stand poor grammar and misspelled words. God has a sense of humor when He pairs such a grammar nerd with someone like me, as all of my closest friends have doubled as human dictionaries. Before spell-check in Microsoft Word there were my friends Lauran and Robin – two spell-checkers in their own right! ~smile~

So, before you write a potential suitor off as being too weird, take a look at yourself…. You are probably a nut cake too in your own adorable way! Some of the most lovable people in the world are just a little bit strange.

When Eric and I met, it is no secret that I thought he was a bit odd. Not only did he wear a jacket year-round, but he could also be pegged as one with strong passions and opinions. Somewhere along the line, something about him hooked me. In fact, I am convinced I loved him before he loved me. ~grin~ If he had just been another normal person in a sea of faces, I probably never would have noticed him. I’m just thankful he noticed me – despite my quest to blend into the crowd.

Have you ever turned down a date with someone because he did not seem normal to you? Have you ever decided not to get to know a girl better because she wasn’t just like all the other girls in your life?

Please understand that I’m not equating odd with dangerous. If you think a guy or girl is truly disturbed or criminally insane, then yes… please don’t get in a car with him or her. However, if someone is just a bit geeky, mismatched, shy, bold, or silly, you still may want to consider getting to know him or her better. One of those strange folks might end up making you as happy as Eric makes me. 🙂

Talk to the girl hiding behind a book. You don’t have to marry her. Just talk to her. You may discover that she’s exactly what you need.

Don’t mistreat the guy in the Hawaiian shirt that’s just a little bit nutty. You may discover that you have a lot in common.

Have you ignored the pursuit or reception of someone simply because she or he wasn’t “normal” enough for you?