Being a misfit is a most delicate thing that holds a most unusal power to either make or break you. I've always been a misfit, a girl out of place, who knows out of place is exactly where she's supposed to be.
A feeling of not belonging can send a soul into a spiral of depression and self-destruction. I believe the desire to belong somewhere is nothing short of human nature. However, belonging has many definitions, and little limitations. Contrary to general belief, belonging does not have to include a important place in society, as many often feel belonging must mean, rather if you look to hold on to something beyond superficial belonging, something more secure, you release chains of inhibitions.
Misfits are often the ones who are developing their inner selves, while the popular are loosing themselves to likeness, copycat behavior, and peer pressure. Why does anyone want to dress all alike, talk all alike, have all the same interests...?
While many others have tried desperately to pin me in a category of social status, I allowed my own mystery to amuse them, while amusing myself with pursuit of knowledge, individuality, dreams, and ambition.
And I believe all my invitations to the most exclusive parties have found their proper resting place amongst the other trash of a landfill. I don’t miss the drunken nights they offered me, because I would have missed, more, all the brain cells I would have lost.
Photo Credits: Tania @ www.thefashionspot.com & www.demarchelier.net & www.voguevanity.it.
17 comments:
i would love to exchange links : )
ive added you.
completely true about being a misfit
and about high school parties.
PS:
i completely agree about 'being someone else' vs 'being like someone else.'
Hi, i love your blog,
the pictures are always pretty, and i would really like to exchange links.
i've added you!
link and comment mine?
ah beautiful words to soothe my soul.
seriously girl - you must write professionally . do you ? a magazine is calling your name. ASAP !!!
i hated HS parties. never went. don't drink...and love counting my saved brain cells ( love that comment )
loves.xx.
I adore the shot of the girl in the black dress dancing... So gorgeous! Xxx
This is such an excellent post. I felt exactly the same way and still do now - I'll always be different and while sometimes I wish I knew more people who were similar to me, I feel that being the only one allows for more honest introspection into what defines me without the need to please a group or compete with them.
i loveee this! sooo cool...and the scenery is amazing, makes me crave warm weather and balmy skies again.
would you like to exchange links?
as i am in LOVEEEEEE with your blog?
www.befrassy.com
LUVVVV IT!
this is so powerful:
'belonging has many definitions, and little limitation'
...so true!
Do you realise that you're a perfect fit in this world, you and I. And us. I enjoy reading your thoughts and images you collate.
I do not feel the need to be part of the homogeneous society. There are plenty of people who would do just that. Meanwhile, us, the misfits can form a world of misfits. In this world we are perfect fits. how about that!
i love reading what are you posting because i just love people like you who have personality and have the power to build their own world:)i like your words, how you play with everything in your colors:)and the fact that you don't like to be ordinary...being different and always trying not to please the others by being fake... it's a big deal...
the most beautiful thing is to find yourself and to believe in what you have inside:)
Misfits are according to me always the most interesting persons!
all those pretty dresses. they make me wanna have summer again.
Especially loving that carousel pic!!
xoxox,
CC
i am a misfit :)
....sometimes they are the most interesting :)
Oh thankies hunny bunch lol. You're right about the movie. i havn't seen them myself but vaguely remember watching the trailer on telly one day.
Its completely relevent and appropriate that you bring this topic matter up. Many girls (infact i would guess) ALL are conflicted with these thoughts: What i think i am, What others actual see me as and my ideal image i want poprtrayed. Its incredibly taxing but something we all must deal with sadly.
Sorry, i digress a bit. i don't conform to the masses nor do i put a label on myself. I am simply just happy with the way i dress and behave :)
Great pictures
Do you want to exchange links?
I love it. My dear. :)
xo/ fashion chalet
The picture of the girl on the merry go round is amazingly beautiful!
You are so good at discovering all this beauty.
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