I do not believe I am anything other than a typical, average and unremarkable guy. I don't hold myself above anyone, don't promote myself as better; Neither more intelligent, funnier, handsome, wealthy, kind, generous, strong, fit or whatever else...I'm extremely unremarkable in every way.
But I'm me...The only one there is. Unique? No, just uniquely me. Like you are too.
Mr. Unremarkable
For me, Mr. Unremarkable, I know I'm generally not all that interesting to most people; Some yes, most no. It's ok too, I don't really want to be remarkable...I just want to be the best version of myself and live my best life; I can do that without any adoration from external sources. I'm comfortable being largely unremarkable.
When I started on hive, my only social media, I felt comfortable to add a little of my true personality rather than hide behind an avatar and false words; I am what I am and figured it would be easier to show a little of it in my posts to help people engage with me. I'm not the only one who does this, but so many do not. I find it easier to relate to people who show some of their personality here though; They are more real, believable and relatable to me.
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Who am I...Who is anyone?
This is a question that cannot be answered in a short post and one I feel uncomfortable answering about myself anyway. Only other people can answer this in respect of me I think.
Deep down within the recess of my mind I have an idea of who I am of course, my own belief, and I also have an ideal version of me as most do; Essentially a image of who I'd like to be, or think I am. But other people's perception of me is who I really am to them, right or wrong.
I understand that few people actually read what I write here...They flick through the pictures catching a word or two here and there and bounce out after possibly leaving a comment. That's ok, I don't mind.
Some however...They read the words and between the lines also.
I had a conversation with one such person last night and with the little information they had they summed me up pretty well. I don't mind a bit as their perception was favourable and they spoke highly of me. It was humbling of course, firstly that the person would bother taking the time to do so, and secondly that they felt the way they did.
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I am many different things. Not just a shooter, manager, partner, outdoors-enthusiast, musician, uncle, travel-lover, writer, brother, knucklehead, amateur DIY-er, avid reader, former sports person, blogger...Or whatever else you may perceive me to be...I'm so much more and it was really nice that someone saw it and said it. Thank you to that person, I am humbled.
It made me think about all of you folks and who you really are, the person that others here may not see. It's ok, I know most of you want to stay anonymous and I'll not ask you to reveal yourselves or anything about you but I wonder nonetheless. I find it interesting that people are so secretive here, but are happy to blast Facebook with every little detail, like, share and tag as if those things are monetised...And yet here hide behind an avatar and reveal no, or very little, personality or passion. Maybe anonymity allows people to be who they are not?
I suppose we all wear masks and change them depending on where we are and who we're with - Myself included. I rarely wear my private-G-dog mask when at work, and vice versa, for instance...My personality changes to suit the situation I guess, but here...Well, what you see is what you get...No mask, just G-dog, Mr. Unremarkable.
How about you? If you choose anonymity is there a reason and how do you feel it's worked for you here? If you've opened up, what made you do so and where's the line? Feel free to comment.
Design and create your ideal life, don't live it by default - Tomorrow isn't promised.
Be well
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