Standing My Ground

I was presented with a very difficult situation Friday.  Long story short, I made a boring interview interesting by being creative.  Let’s just say a less-tactful and always-must-be-right person did not like it.  Too bad.  I’m not going to apologize for my style.

In the past, I’ve always waffled back and forth when it comes to sticking to my guns.  Why should I have to feel bad for trying different things, making a boring situation fun, or thinking about things from this perspective instead of the “normal” one?  For everyone who has tried something new, I say good for you!  Good for us!  This world is made up of people who think differently.  That’s why we have such a diverse population.  We don’t all think alike.

Maybe the idea didn’t always work out, or maybe the task didn’t always succeed, but how will we ever know how to do it in the future?  I’m not going to apologize anymore.  It’s not like I try to do things the wrong way to begin with.  It’s not like I don’t want to succeed.  So for all you out there who try to muffle the creative talents or different perspectives of the world, SHAME ON YOU.  And double shame on you if you try to make people like us feel bad about it.

And to this person, it’s time you started treating people with respect.  I’m tired of having to always accommodate myself just for your particular style. 

You know how I roll.  Accept it.  Move on.