Embrace your Weirdness

"I don't pretend to be captain weird. 

I just do what I do."

~ Johnny Depp

I don't have teenagers around the house anymore since my baby turned twenty. But when my four punks were, well, punks, not a day went by when one of them didn't say, "Mom, you're weird." It was a badge of honor. Who wants to be told they're normal? What? You do?
Didn't you know there are perks to being a bit eccentric?

The Top 3 Benefits of Being Weird

Except for a few tight-laced, pinch-lipped snobs, weirdness creates community.
When you reveal your true colors, it's a beacon to others, allowing them the freedom to let down their guard and be their real selves.

It's a time saver.
Flying your freak flag high and in sight either repels or attracts people, which prevents wasting time on a relationship that wouldn't pan out anyway.

Your perspectives stand out from the crowd.
Competition is fierce in publishing and many other career choices. It's a tough economy all the way around. If you want to make an impression, being your genuine self is always the best way to go.

If you're a writer, an artist, a musician, or entertainer, being a tad off the wall is kind of a given. But even if you're not pursuing any of those careers, go ahead and embrace your weirdness. Nobody likes a poser.