What are some labels other people have given you? How well do they fit?
Organized
Stubborn
Open-minded
Attentive
Unique
Teacher’s pet
Honest
Sensitive
Bookworm
Submissive
Personable
Creative
Nerd
Dependable
Worry wart
Considerate
Different
Respectable
Outgoing
Helpful
Friendly
Expressive
Loyal
Determined
Fashionable
Easy going
Constructive
Private
Black sheep
Attention-seeker
Nurturing
Affectionate
Dyke
“Confused”
Anorexic
Funny
Assertive
Bitch
Free spirit
Insubordinate
Down to earth
Smart aleck
Approachable
Intimidating
“Life of the party”
Flirt
Anxious
Snowflake
Particular
Charitable
Ginger
Rebel
Weirdo
Contradictive
Trustworthy
Independent
Defiant
Inclusive
Good listener
Passive-aggressive
How well do these labels other people have given me.. fit?
Well, not so well.. Appearance alone, people presume I’m attention-seeking because of my mohawk and bright fashion style.
I believe I’m just expressing myself. Letting my freak flag fly so other “black sheep, weirdos, and different” people feel comfortable around me. An unspoken icebreaker. We all belong.. somewhere.
“Come sit over here next to me.”
I think if we took the time to get to know each other, we’d label each other less.
I’m not a fan of labels.
At.
All.
“Labels are for cans, not people.”
– Anthony Rapp
A Picture is Worth a Thousand-ish Words 
Good post! Labels are so limiting! A label gives one person an excuse to put another person “in their place”. So short sighted and ignorant.
LikeLiked by 1 person