Have you ever noticed that, we, well actually not all of us, but some of us afraid to tell the truth about what they like? I used to have a hard time telling friends that I like Backstreet Boys music, and now I just realize that I am uncomfortable to tell them that I am a Disney’s fan. The reason beyond that is very simple, because I do not want to be judged or made fun of. As the matter of teasing, friends tease each other, and that’s a good thing, but what more importantly than that is how comfortable you are with your own hobbies and interests.
People like different things regardless of age, sex, religion, and race. It is the society that defines the norms so that it makes people think that what kind of interests that are cool, interesting, and should be praised verses those interests that are not cool, boring, and should be kept instead of shared. It’s like playing a Bejeweled game. If you play the “classic” one, it is easier and less challenging, and thus, sharing with others, you are not as good as the one that prefers “actions” type because it’s more challenging and harder. And notice that how one confidently says “I like Actions Bejeweled better than Classic.” That’s because the society has defined that if you are adventurous and like to be challenged, then you deserve a praise.
What defines who we are is when we are honest to ourselves, and that includes what we like and dislike, what we believe in and what we don’t believe in, what we honor and we don’t honor. Our life and fame are not defined according to the society, but within ourselves and how much work we put in. Therefore, be proud of your hobbies and interests regardless how the society defines them as. To your surprise, there are millions of people out there that like the same things you like.
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