So, I saw somewhere that today was supposed to be National Black Sheep Day. Didn’t even know that was a thing, honestly. But it got me thinking, you know? About what it means to be the odd one out, the one who doesn’t quite fit the mold.
My First Reaction
My first thought wasn’t anything grand. Just a quiet chuckle to myself. Because, let’s be real, haven’t most of us felt like the black sheep at some point? Maybe in the family, among friends, or even at work. That feeling of swimming against the current while everyone else seems perfectly happy going the other way.
Thinking Back
I spent a little time this morning just remembering stuff. Like back in school, when everyone was into one kind of music, and I was listening to something totally different. Or those family gatherings where my opinions on certain things raised a few eyebrows. Wasn’t trying to be difficult, that’s just how I saw things, you know? It wasn’t always easy, felt a bit isolating sometimes. You kinda learn to just keep your head down or develop a thick skin.
What I Did Today
So, how did I “celebrate”? Well, nothing crazy. I wasn’t about to go out and make a scene. That’s not really my style. Instead, I did something small, just for me.
- I dug out an old band t-shirt that none of my current friends would probably recognize. The kind of music I loved when I felt most like an outsider.
- Put on some of that music while I was making coffee.
- Spent about 30 minutes just sitting with it, not doing much else. Just letting myself remember that younger version of me, the one who was still figuring things out and often felt out of step.
It wasn’t about feeling bad or throwing a pity party. More like acknowledging that part of my story. Recognizing that being different wasn’t necessarily bad, it just… was.
Wrapping Up the Day
Honestly, it felt pretty good. Just a simple, quiet nod to the ‘black sheep’ idea. It’s a reminder that marching to your own beat is okay. Maybe even necessary sometimes. It shapes who you are. Guess being the black sheep isn’t always a curse. Sometimes, it’s just your path. And today, I just took a moment to walk down that path again in my mind. No big deal, but yeah, that was my National Black Sheep Day.
