Different
I was reading the morning papers online – I’m not into it really, but sometimes when I can’t sleep I’m so bored I feel like climbing the walls, so I do a lot of things that don’t really interest me. However, one thing that keeps striking me is how different I am from what at least seems to be the majority of people. It’s when I read articles about travel, the recipe section etc I notice it the most.
People are expected to love the ocean, beaches, partying, shopping etc. All recipes contains ingredients I’m allergic to, like dairy or eggs or the main spice is garlic, which doesn’t agree with me, and I also don’t like the taste. There are plenty of other examples, but I guess this is enough.
This may seem like very petty problems and you’re right. It’s not really the fact that I’m different that bothers me. I just find it really hard to find the ‘right’ paper, magazine or websites to hang out on. I guess I’ll just have to do better at finding my place in life.
The hetero norm
Since Stockholm Pride starts today, I note that the hetero norm is being evaluated. That’s a good idea, but I’d also like to point out that just because you’re heterosexual doesn’t mean that you fit into any norms. You can be different anyway. Sexual preference isn’t the only factor influencing your personality.
