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user-inactivated  ·  3562 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Hubski, What makes you stand out?

Welp, here we go.

I'm tall. Not so tall that I feel uncomfortable around people, but tall enough that I stick out and I've always been "the tall guy." On top of that, I'm lanky and skinny. Finding me in a crowd is never a problem.

When people talk to me, one thing always stands out to them. I tend to be pretty direct/blunt. If someone asks me a question, no matter what it may be, I will absolutely give a clear and honest answer every time.

When someone asks me what I'm interested in, I'm likely to launch into a spiel about my love of technology. I love learning about anything from operating systems to cryptocurrency. This usually surprises people; I apparently don't fit the stereotypical appearance of most technologically-inclined teenagers.

My voice is pretty damn deep, and it has been so since the end of the fifth grade. Most people thought I was faking at first, but over the years they have realized I simply hit puberty early. My deep voice has definitely contributed to my ability to tolerate people over the years.

I also had a boyfriend last year, and people seem surprised when they see me with bonjourdemain, who is female.





lil  ·  3562 days ago  ·  link  ·  

    My deep voice has definitely contributed to my ability to tolerate people over the years.
This is an intriguing sentence. Please explain. How does your deep voice help you become more tolerant.
user-inactivated  ·  3562 days ago  ·  link  ·  

When I had a deep voice in middle school, I was an uncommon person. Most boys' voices hadn't dropped at all yet. My voice dropped significantly, immediately after elementary schooling. I guess that's what starting puberty at the age of eight will do to you. People tend to act hellish towards those who are different. I took flak from many different people through those years of middle school for being different, but the flak I took only increased my tolerance of others.

Sharkenaa  ·  3560 days ago  ·  link  ·  

    I took flak from many different people through those years of middle school for being different, but the flak I took only increased my tolerance of others.

I sort of stood out due to my height (or lack of it), as well and got picked on throughout the school years. I always thought my tolerance of other people might've come from being often shunned myself. Not that I was a total outcast or anything, but different enough —short, skinny and silent— to stand out, which makes me feel for others who differ from the majority.