Why I’m unique

We all know that everyone is unique, that everyone is different and that it’s important to be yourself. We all know and understand this, but defining how you are different and unique is really challenging. I know that I am unique, but how can I convince you of that? Part of me is tempted to just come up with a list of my likes and dislikes, but I don’t think that would prove I’m unique. It might prove that we have some things in common, or I could use it as a rough draft for an online dating site.

I will start by telling you that I have a really short attention span. It has been suggested by a few people that I might have ADD. My doctor recommended getting tested but I’ve heard the test is really boring, at which point the results probably say I have ADD. This means that when sitting in class I have a really hard time focusing or paying attention to what I should be doing. The odds are high I only hear 10 per cent of what someone is saying. Don’t take it personally; I don’t always pay attention when I’m speaking either. I lose my train of thought regularly, and it’s not because I’m boring.

I also like to think I’m unique because I think I’m pretty funny. I know funny is really subjective, and for every person who thinks I’m funny there is at least one who thinks I’m really NOT funny. I would even go as far to say that I might be obnoxious in some people’s eyes. I just like to laugh and I’m not concerned with other people’s opinions. I know I will have to work on this though, especially in the workforce. Being seen as obnoxious doesn’t win respect. Another trait that I would say makes me unique is that I am really impulsive. When I want something, I want it right away. This has made for a lot of great experiences, but it has also created a lot of trouble.

To sum my uniqueness up in three traits I would say that I potentially have ADD, that I am funny (or obnoxious) and that I’m impulsive. At least I’m not boring.