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PatientWillow4 OP t1_j91hnhm wrote

Reply to comment by InfiniteCalendar1 in TIFU by eating a Happy Meal by PatientWillow4

In my background, we're always told to act our age. Being as out there as I've been out there in the recent years would definitely raise some eyebrows and label me "immature" by some people. Also because this was a first impression, I was afraid that I had made the wrong impression, hence the TIFU

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BowzersMom t1_j91o5qf wrote

How important are the opinions of people who would judge you for harmlessly being yourself? Sometimes they matter—an important work client, someone in a position to get you a good job or contract or spot in a program. But this lady? Other people who knew you when you were little but not who you are as an adult? Their prejudices and unkind opinions are none of your business. Keep being you!!

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PatientWillow4 OP t1_j91xpfq wrote

This is exactly how my thinking changed after I graduated high school. I was the typical nerd, always studying and being very harsh on myself. I was afraid of what people thought of me all the time.

Since around 2 years ago, I just thought, fuck it, I'm done. Ofcourse if I'm in a serious situation I act accordingly, but otherwise, I'll continue being a weirdo.

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