I do not believe I am anything other than a typical, average and unremarkable guy. I don't hold myself above anyone, don't promote myself as better; Neither more intelligent, funnier, handsome, wealthy, kind, generous, strong, fit or whatever else...I'm extremely unremarkable in every way.
But I'm me...The only one there is. Unique? No, just uniquely me. Like you are too.
Mr. Unremarkable
For me, Mr. Unremarkable, I know I'm generally not all that interesting to most people; Some yes, most no. It's ok too, I don't really want to be remarkable...I just want to be the best version of myself and live my best life; I can do that without any adoration from external sources. I'm comfortable being largely unremarkable.
When I started on hive, my only social media, I felt comfortable to add a little of my true personality rather than hide behind an avatar and false words; I am what I am and figured it would be easier to show a little of it in my posts to help people engage with me. I'm not the only one who does this, but so many do not. I find it easier to relate to people who show some of their personality here though; They are more real, believable and relatable to me.
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Who am I...Who is anyone?
This is a question that cannot be answered in a short post and one I feel uncomfortable answering about myself anyway. Only other people can answer this in respect of me I think.
Deep down within the recess of my mind I have an idea of who I am of course, my own belief, and I also have an ideal version of me as most do; Essentially a image of who I'd like to be, or think I am. But other people's perception of me is who I really am to them, right or wrong.
I understand that few people actually read what I write here...They flick through the pictures catching a word or two here and there and bounce out after possibly leaving a comment. That's ok, I don't mind.
Some however...They read the words and between the lines also.
I had a conversation with one such person last night and with the little information they had they summed me up pretty well. I don't mind a bit as their perception was favourable and they spoke highly of me. It was humbling of course, firstly that the person would bother taking the time to do so, and secondly that they felt the way they did.
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I am many different things. Not just a shooter, manager, partner, outdoors-enthusiast, musician, uncle, travel-lover, writer, brother, knucklehead, amateur DIY-er, avid reader, former sports person, blogger...Or whatever else you may perceive me to be...I'm so much more and it was really nice that someone saw it and said it. Thank you to that person, I am humbled.
It made me think about all of you folks and who you really are, the person that others here may not see. It's ok, I know most of you want to stay anonymous and I'll not ask you to reveal yourselves or anything about you but I wonder nonetheless. I find it interesting that people are so secretive here, but are happy to blast Facebook with every little detail, like, share and tag as if those things are monetised...And yet here hide behind an avatar and reveal no, or very little, personality or passion. Maybe anonymity allows people to be who they are not?
I suppose we all wear masks and change them depending on where we are and who we're with - Myself included. I rarely wear my private-G-dog mask when at work, and vice versa, for instance...My personality changes to suit the situation I guess, but here...Well, what you see is what you get...No mask, just G-dog, Mr. Unremarkable.
How about you? If you choose anonymity is there a reason and how do you feel it's worked for you here? If you've opened up, what made you do so and where's the line? Feel free to comment.
Design and create your ideal life, don't live it by default - Tomorrow isn't promised.
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Opening with a German saying "Ich geb mal meinen Senf dazu" which would translate to "I am giving my mustard to it" 😂 I am joining this little conversation.
Hive is my first encounter with social media as well.
I had a FB but deleted it for not being active at all. I think most reading your post understand why Insta and Co are not so much of interest.
Long story short, exposing myself here was an inner hurdle. Usually I'm reluctant but I have learned within the last months that you have to open up a little and some things that you are proud of you can release.
Stepping up the game lately and making a huge personal step by showing me and also engaging in your weekend topic.
I told @papilloncharity something about me and also @macchiata or @chocolatescorpi, well pretty much everyone who bothers to read comments ;).
Some things are hard to open up about but slowly I find people and communities where this step might be appreciated.
I know, a lot roaming around the internet are superficial people, not bothering to read and only about presenting themselves in the best light. So they think. They might get more likes by people trying to bath a little in the spotlight of others. Which is ok to a certain point. But both sides will end up being alone in the end, knowing that this is just a glimpse in time and not lasting. Cuz ones they do not offer the things people are craving for anymore, they are dropped like a rotten apple.
We all have our moments of bragging, which is normal, but going a little deeper is what makes one satisfied once the computer is shut off and you are by yourself. It is the feeling that there are people out there that do understand where you are coming from, share the same interests or opinions, can handle a discussion and giving support.
That is the reason why I am opening up more and exposing myself within the Hive. We are all going to be matter someday again, but having lived a human life for a moment in time, it's the thoughtful interactions that make it worth it.
Rest assured that what you tell me, stays with me.
Unless as you say, others bother to read the comments.
Without hope life would be empty and we all hope that others would understand us, so that true bonds can be forged.
A listening ear is a comforting ear and judgement is for those that do not understand life, as we all have our struggles in life and only in hope and bravery can we overcome them. Not many are brave enough to expose themselves and they suffer in silence.
Blessings and have some !WINE
What happens in Hive, stays in Hive 😄 Zac my friend wise words. But everything has its time, even ending ones own suffering. And sometimes it takes a push from some strangers. Btw, I haven't officially introduced myself to you...I'm Anna 😉🤗
Ah! Hello Anna, it is only by sharing our inner selves that we can allow the masks to start slipping away.
A mask will never fall of instantly, as it took a lot of work over years to make it fit properly so that it can hide all of the inner truth.
We are all human beings and each of us place ourselves in our own mental prisons. In fact they say that each of us walk our torturous route in life.
You are correct that everything has its time and I call them chapters in my life's book. One moment you are this and another moment you are that and so we stumble through life searching for full contentment.
A contentment that money, pride or achievements cannot buy as our hidden longing is to belong.
But first we must have freedom from ourselves, as we are our own worst enemies and the truth hurts.
I can go on and on, but let me just say here that you are brave enough to open up and it will certainly set you free. A trouble shared is a trouble halved.
Goodnight Lady Anna and have some !WINE
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Thanks for this nice, personal, comment. I agree with you in that it can be difficult to open up but I feel there is value in doing so. It doesn't have to go too far, oversharing isn't a good look, but adding some personal touches to comments and posts can work wonders where relationship-building is concerned. Relationships are important here.
So many on social media present themselves as having amazingly positive lives, but we all know that's not always the case. Life is hard, gritty and sometimes devastating...I think it's nice to have a few out there who understand that, who know us a little better than superficially, and are open to our faults and flaws. We all have them and so admitting to it, showing a vulnerable side of a less-perfect image of ourselves, isn't a negative. Sure, it holds us out there for ridicule I guess, but also for the opposite, support from friends.
I'm glad you've come along to the #weekend-engagement topic and that you're feeling ok about opening up a little more...Just have some fun and build relationships...Like you said...thoughtful interactions is what will work best. :)
YAYYYY...made me feel like :)
Lol...Jump on the minion train!
Sometimes I wish the Hive- well Peakd wasn't public- it was just us so we could be far more honest and open without fear of our friends or family reading our stuff...which I'm sure sounds a bit strange to some people....
I share (or used to) lots of stuff on FB- other peoples posts, but very rarely anything about me personally, unless it was a rare comment (usually an angry one..) on another persons post that I was sharing- usually about animal cruelty or politics, and I feel that in doing that, I was telling people who I am, but here is different, I feel I can open up, but am still wary because this is still a public forum you know, so as much as I want to be me, I still want to hide...it's an upside down world I live in...🙃
Anyway, I'll be offline for the next week or so as my 4 day doco conference is about to start (doing research and making contact with suitable decision makers now) and it's online this year with international hours, + some work too, so I'll be online, just not with you guys, I'm afraid.
This is the single most important week of my life- every year trying to get someone to help me get my doco projects off the ground (which are the reason I breathe), so here goes! Fingers crossed (and toes/legs/arms/feet and everything else...🤣)
I look forward to seeing you again soon though!
In the meantime, take care, stay safe and hive on my friend!
XXX
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Some say that I was born with a hat on my head, which I regularly take off to good and kind people and that's the same hat that I take off to you today for this great effort to show yourself to to others.
Now of course you are not perfect, none of us are, but you have that decent and mad strain that also runs in my blood.
To hide behind an avatar speaks of insecurity and to wear a mask, except a Covid mask, is false.
Sadly the world is made up with insecure and false people, but thankfully the genuine ones are also in the mix and you are one of them.
A great self exposure here my friend and of course there is a ton of other good points, including love and care about yourself that you did not mention, but I know that it would sound like self praise.
You are a good average, non-average guy and should feel proud of yourself, as your parents would be.
Hey Zac, thanks for commenting.
I could have said so many things here but chose not too...It's not a post about me, about what I think I am; That's for others to determine. I didn't want there to be any hint of self-appreciation despite the fact I feel happy and content with many aspects of myself. Of course, I'm also not happy with just as many other things. Like most. I've done good and bad in my life, and will again. Perfectly flawed, broken and unremarkable, but also with a little something to offer.
I guess it was merely me thinking out loud, thinking that I wish people would choose to be more themselves here and in real life, more genuine...I also wanted to thank that person who yesterday was kind and thoughtful towards me. They will know who they are when they read this and, knowing the quality of the person, will probably just tell me I deserved what was said and will wave off my thanks and respect.
There's many quality folk here Zac and I'm pleased to know and engage with some, like yourself for instance.
It is that search for contention that we all seek Galen, so many not even realizing it.
Achievements and money only count towards it in a very small way as character is the main component.
Another factor is to know the real self intricately and to present that self to te world, as then others in the same state will be drawn. Fals draws false and when the truth suddenly appears, false destroys itself normall in fights, denials and tears.
I know that I am writing a bit cryptic here, but I also know that you will understand what I am saying.
So we remain true to the self and just continue to make our days and those of others better. Why?
Because we are who we are, you, me and others like us.
I am sitting here now after a hectic morning feeding a little squirrel through my open window and I wish life was as simple as this.
Wait, I will download the picture and attach it here.
Right, here it is,
Yes, I get what you mean, thanks for your comment.
Now, that little fellow...Looks pretty happy to be getting fed peanuts! Watch out he doesn't see your stash behind the window and steal them though! 😆
Hahaha, no he won't as only his mother "Squirry" was brave enough to endure little Troy's barking when she sneaked inside to steal some nuts. Sadly she is no more.
This summer season is a strange one, as the squirrels parents, the Thrushes parents and the Robins parents have all disappeared. But all of their children are here.
Last summer they were all here with their children and even the Egyptian geese now only pop in to eat. Maybe the cats have something to do with it, but then their children would also have gone away.
A brain teaser.
Hmm, that's strange how all the adults have disappeared.
Yes indeed and I am busy looking into it, as it is a first for us.
I am pretty much me, but the anonymity is for protection in part of myself, mostly o my wife. On Non-Block chain social media people can delete, and be forgotten. I think in some places they can tell google to forget everything about them, on the chain...not gonna happen.
That being said, it is only the private issue, job exact location of living, income level and things that are really not need to know things to understand who I am. I don't discuss my job because I really do not think it has much bearing on who I am. I am retired for several years, and have no contact with former employees or co-workers, it was a job, not a life for me.
I do feel what I reveal is honest, likes and dis-likes, life is not a simple thing, there is no handbook, and every single life is different. I probably get pissed off more off-line than I do on-line. On line it is easy to move on to another page. Rules change so I look for and find alternative communities and pages of interest.
I tried a lot of different social media places, but like oft basterdized facebook to fakebook I just did not find very many real people, just drama kings and queens and woe is me ... and no my shit don't stink ... people.
Steem started it, it was a shame it changed so much and the centralization was not something I wanted to participate on. I did find some real people there though and they almost all came over to Hive. Then I found a few more real people on Hive, like you and Tom and a few others. I think that is what makes Hive different than most places.
To long sorry, you should give more word limits.
I totally agree that some degree of privacy is important; The term overshare was coined for a reason. There are so many aspects about me and my life that I've not even alluded to here, or anywhere else, and I think that's how it should be. I've been asked particular things here, specific questions, and have either advised I'll not comment or that I'd rather not...It's all good, people understand.
It's all personal choice and whilst I might be a knucklehead I understand the reasons for it...I mean, it's not like I'd be happy to put my phone number on the blockchain... (1800-unremarkable if you're wondering) Lol.
I like honesty, people being themselves, and I guess that's what I try to be, albeit behind the filter of privacy and security such that it is these days.
You're one of the people I referred to in my post...You come across as genuine, comment in the same way and interact openly...Other's should take your example...Passion, personality and effort; That's what get's me interested.
Thank you, we all have bad days, and good days, I just like to keep the interaction real and fun at the same time. Like the little mine game and zombie game I like, they are games and comments can get quite fun.
Like I mentioned I have found lots of people that try to keep it real on Hive and that makes this place enjoyable for me.
And me. If it wasn't enjoyable I'd be gone.
There are the KEY words:
Exactly.
Enjoyment is what it's all about. The rest will follow on.
I think I know you were all the above except musician! What do you play you damn bastard? Have I just forgotten or did I ever really know?
The old G-banger has secrets mate! Lol.
I started playing the piano at 4.5 years old and played for many years at a pretty high level. I still have one too, and play it sometimes. I played bass guitar and trumpet in a jazz band at the music (high) school I went to and continued on afterwards. I play the fool too, but I think that's a less well-regarded thing.
I think it's these little things that keep me interested about people...I know you play the guitar for instance and whilst it's a personal thing it doesn't hurt to show it sometimes, to share that stuff...It shows personality.
It's just my opinion though...What do I know, I'm a knucklehead...Our Discord chat group tells me so! (Or did before the name change)😂
I liked the Knuckleheads! Now it should be names the crypto gobbledygook channel, lol!
I didn't know that! Awesome. I have always thought that it is a good mark of character for a person to play a bit of music :OD
I play the fool too but you would never know ;O)
I agree...I don't know what the fuck you bokes are talking about most of the time.
Yeah, music is a nice thing to have in one's life, the ability to create it.
We could get a few other fool-players together and do a Zoom concert for hive! Live stream it...I think we'd get at least one or two in the audience! 😂
WE would definitely get a handful! Hahaha. Or judging by the amount of real interaction, you are right, one or two!
Thats ok, since the DeFi nonsense started I get lost when reading it as it seems to happen late at night and when I look at it in the morning I am like WHOAH! WTFunkz!
I thought it was just me, being a dumbass and all. I woke up to something like 300 comments one day! I'm like, nah fuck yaz, I'm not reading all that!
Lol, it's not just you. I looked and I tried to skim but there were millions and it was not the kind of subject matter that can be skimmed so I just thought the same, like fuck that malarkey lets call someone a cunt instead!
Oh shit. I don't pass the Boomer character test. I can just only barely play music on the radio.
Hehe, you are still playing it...
Kind of.
failed!! :0D
I was so happy to wear masks when I was a child but now I think the fewer masks I wear, the happier I am.
You mean face-masks? Yeah, I can imagine they're not so good...I've not worn one yet, except when I don my superhero mask...But that's different altogether.
I guess the use of the word masks was more figurative than literal here though, for the purpose of making a point. Like I said in the post, we [figuratively] change masks, [how we act and present] depending on the situation, like at work, or with family, strangers and so on. We choose to present ourselves differently or, change masks so to speak.
Here on social media it is very prevalent with people hiding behind their perceived anonymity they can represent themselves in any way they decide, good, bad or otherwise. Some have done it quite well by creating a persona they present here, others have used their anonymity to behave poorly.
You're new here and I hope you'll add some personality, passion and effort to what you do although there's alternative options too...It's all a choice.
Thanks for commenting.
I don't think anybody should feel it fitting to refer to themselves as unremarkable, because the truth is, every single one of us is remarkable - it is just that not everybody will see that "within us" because they don't bother to take the time required or are unwilling to make the effort to look for it. Having said that though... there are also particular and rare instances when "looking" for the gem within a person is not even necessary because it is simply staring you in the face.
I have always been the kind of person that wants to know the "real" person... the one that REALLY matters so I suppose that is why I have never hidden my identity around here. A lot of what I have written over the years has been really personal stuff and I think it is important to be able to others reading it to find some kind of connection to the reality of the writer. I often find myself staring at a photo of someone for lengthy periods of time, so that I can connect with that person on some level. What were they thinking at the time, what were they feeling? What do their eyes tell me, their expression and body language etc.
I have always felt that you can connect far more deeply with what somebody has written or said, if you have been able to "connect" with them on some other level. Well, that's me anyway.
A beautifully honest and transparent piece of writing - much like ALL your work!
... and @galenkp - you ARE remarkable.
I agree with you Jaynie, and would be the first to tell someone the same thing but when it comes to myself...Not so much. I guess I'd much rather someone sees it of their own accord, feels what they feel and should they choose to say something, or indicate it in some way, then great, I'll accept it humbly.
The real person...I couldn't agree with you more. This is why I open up about things sometimes, open a little window so to speak, and show people that I'm real, a real live boy. And I also like what you said about the photo thing...They say body language is about 67% of communication so it's not surprising that photos of people help us connect better. The eyes say a lot too...Sometimes two different things. 🤪
Thanks for your kind words, you are too kind.
Indeed they do!! Two very different things :)
This is how our relationships are determined, the way others recognize us/or not. If you are the same person, and two people are looking to you, they may have different opinions of you. But you are the same one! Actually others' perceptions of life, things, people, their own thoughts determine how would they "describe" you, would they like you or not. There is a saying, I hope that in English would be this: Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder.
So, there is no much sense of hiding things to extreme level, if we think better. Ok, not every information has to be loudly shouted around, each one can decide how much of his life should be revealed, on social media or real life. There are things that are not relevant, for example for your work, your clients don't have to know every detail from you personal life.
The same here, right? We don't have to know every small detail of someone that is really not relevant for this kind of interaction. More the other pay attention, more will feel you and appreciate you (or the contrary).
So I could just say how do I see you, actually I will not :). Just my presence will tell it. I would not have time to write a comment if I don't see an interesting though, a value in the post or in the person who wrote it. Although we can not interact in every publication, it would not be possible hehe, so sometimes it is just the lack of time.
How much information I give around of me? I think enough and to line it is relevant for the interaction or building a relationship. Is it on liking of the others or not? I could not answer, it is how the others see me, and it is their perception. But I do care what I do and how I do it, it would be easier if I don't care hehehe. But it is our choice to try to give the best of us, the reaction of others is what we can not decide on their behalf. (Does the last sentence make sense written in this word order?)
Not relevant, but relevant. This is the first time I see a photo of you without sunglasses 😎 . Were the sunglasses a kind of small face mask for you, or in Australia the sun is so bright, or you like your looking with sunglasses... or the combination of all of it? :)
P.S. You don't have to answer to the last question if you don't see it important for this conversation :-)
This translates to English, we have the same saying. It's a fitting comment here I think also. It's like, a person's perception is their reality, also.
I think you do well as far as giving of yourself as far as the information you share. Your posts are open and genuine, one can see that in them from a mile away...Well, not a mile, maybe just half a mile. 😂 That we are interacting shows the respect we have for each other and like you say, one doesn't need to live in the others' pocket to be friends and connected...The best connections transcend time and distance.
So, all of your comment made sense, so don't worry about that. Also...
The glasses are for a couple reasons...Firstly I don't like my eyes and secondly I don't like my eyes. Lol. It's bright here too of course, but I wear sunglasses a lot, almost always when not at work with clients etc. If the sun is up and I'm outside they're usually on.
We also need here sunglasses, almost always, I think it is even compulsory to have a pair of them in the car, if I am not mistaken. But Galen, you don't like your eyes?? Ok, your perception! I am sure Faith doesn't share this opinion with you, and that is what counts :-)
Lol...She likes them because she only has to look in them to find out if I'm lying about eating donuts that day, or some other such shenanigans. Apparently I'm not a very good liar. 😁
And nope, I don't like them...Too squinty. But alas, I'm stuck with them, and the rest of that debacle I call a face. 🥴
😂
We all have thing we don't like in ourselves... me...plenty of :D but I am trying not to look too many times in the mirror, so problem solved :D
Yeah, that's smart...Don't look in the mirror and one won't see what one doesn't like! :)
:D
Actually a good tactic... sometimes it helps 🤣
You hit on something there, and I think maybe it's a bit of a language thing. I say " I don't care (or way more likely "I don't give two shits" when in fact I really do care. If I didn't care about a thing I certainly wouldn't waste a minute of my life writing about or thinking about it.
What I try desperately NOT to care about is people's reactions to me and my thoughts. That is truly none of my business.
Do you have success in it or you are just desperately trying? :) I think I am in the phase of trying 🤣
I know that it doesn't matter what someone thinks about us, while we are doing the right things. We have to be our best possible version because it is the right way.
🧐🧐 Unremarkable? Are you trying to be modest? 😄 Yea, you are not unremarkable!
I do not 'bounce out' after leaving a comment, I actually read then catwalk and step out lightly. Hahah. Just kidding.
On a serious note, I believe there are 2 reasons why people use avatars on social media in my opinion.
We humans are so judgmental! We judge everything, no matter how small it is. We feel must have a say in everything. We put ourselves on a pedestal and declare our negative feelings about others. Then we wonder why some use avatars.
I know a fellow here on Hive, her comments are always NEGATIVE in bold caps! She never really has anything positive to say. One time I commented on her art post like, "oh you are really talented" which was actually what I felt. I write as I feel. She responded that I 'hyped' my comments which means she did not believe me and did not believe in herself. It's quite sad.
Privacy - People hide behind avatars mostly because of their role in society and they want a platform where they could express themselves, be themselves without it interfering with their roles. Some do it to protect people close to them.
Not a bouncer huh? That's ok though, catwalking is much more stylish! Lol.
Yes, I'm not inclined to talk myself up I guess, I just don't feel the need. People will see me however they choose to see me and I can't influence it. All I can do is be the best version of myself possible.
On the avatar thing...It's a choice that people make and I'm ok with it...I mean it doesn't affect me either way. I don't think less of people for it, but I certainly find that I relate better, or more easily to those people who are a little more revealing in their posts and commenting with me. That's just me, everyone is different I guess.
I also think that people hide behind avatars because they want to be experts without putting in the time to become one so the avatar boosts the perception.
Well, I caught a few words, and looked at the pictures (there are more pictures of you than me, I can tell THAT for a fact) and came to the conclusion that we are a lot alike. Of course, I knew that, too. The same 23 pairs of DNA, same number of arms and legs and fingers and toes and like that and there. We also have some other things: Love of the pucker brush (or back country) and a pretty fair sense of who we are really.
I have said more than once that I aspire to normal. I want to fit into humanity rather than be on the outside...
I was going to make some sort of smart ass comment about your suit (s) but realized that there are a couple of pictures of me with my name on the pocket. Work clothes.
Lol...Yeah, like I said in a DM to someone tonight, sometimes I have to put on my big boy pants and do big boy stuff. My main meeting today was with a chap whose business turns over $2.9Bn annually...One of my clients, so...Suits are required sometimes. I rarely wear a tie though but did today. I don't mind the suit, the last 20 years of work has required some form of it, plus it helps me not be me you know? It's my suit of armour so that when I'm working I can do what I have to do.
Come on man, I scrub ok right? 😁
I love me some back country though, hence all the shooting pictures...I guess that collage was to indicate that I'm not just one thing but many. A lot of images I can't show for whatever reason, but there's two there with me and no sunglasses on...For posterity. It's rare, but happens.
I know you are remarkable with engagement, always on the top somewhere on the EL :D
Like you, most of me is splattered all over the Hive
I am a very reserved person, an introvert if you will, takes me a long time to warm up
Social media is really not my thing...but I got comfortable on Hive(Steem) and still am the most comfortable here :D
I think a person can come across as genuine and real without divulging everything about themselves...Opening up here doesn't need to include every photo of oneself, all the information one has...Just genuine commenting, a little personality and openness. I don't think that would compromise a person's personal security too much. It's a choice though and many choose not to do so.
Being a little introverted is not unusual; I'm a quote shy person in real life so it's similar. Here though, I feel more comfortable and so open up a little; I hope people see it as genuine.
Thanks for commenting, I appreciate it.
Hey, @galenkp.
How I am perceived—that is a question I've had for decades.
As far as what I do here, I'm going to say, I'm guardedly unguarded. How's that? :)
Actually, some on HIVE would probably say I say too much. Others would say I say not enough. I'm either too positive or too negative. I'm either too simplified or over analytical. Too young to know things or too old to know things.
Story of my life. :)
re: unremarkable
I guess I need to get a better grasp on what you mean. Maybe, if you don't mind, you could give me some examples of what you think a REMARKABLE person is, so I can contrast that with what you say you are. :)
You are well-regarded sir, and I think what you open up about, what you share, is neither too little or too much...You come across to me as genuine and real, which is why we relate to one another I think. You're always respectful and kind and whilst you may be negative at times that's ok...You're human. So, my perception is that you're just you, exactly who you should be.
I'm not sure what makes a remarkable person...It's maybe easier to try and clarify why I'm unremarkable.
So...I guess what I mean is I am just normal, like everyone else. Just a human being. I'm not that impressed by most people and don't get star-struck by people very easily. An example. Elon Musk. Not impressed. Sure, he's done some great things, amazing things, but I don't see him as any better a human being than you. Has he done some remarkable things? Yep, does that make him more remarkable than you? Not in my mind. He's just a human who has done some remarkable things. I'm sure you have done some things in your life that someone would call remarkable, I don't know what they are, but that person I'm sure you're just as remarkable as Elon Musk.
So, I guess I mean we're all the same. We all do good and bad, all have varying degree of success, fame or notoriety...And me...Well, I've done nothing remarkable enough for anyone on this blockchain, or anywhere else, to have a reason to call me remarkable...I'm just human. Flawed and imperfect. Would my wife think of me as remarkable? I think not, but would she tell you I've done remarkable things? Yes.
So, here...I'm unremarkable.
Okay, I see. Essentially, we're all unremarkable, because we're all human and flawed. Doing remarkable things doesn't necessarily make one a better person than anyone else.
I can definitely agree with that. Lots of remarkable things come from fairly flawed people every day. Maybe that's why they're remarkable? The things, not the people.
re: genuine
Well, good. I think I'm trying to be true to myself here. I'm at a point in life where it's more about being who I am and less about the consequences, good, bad or indifferent, for doing so. As you point out, there's generally more than just a couple sides to all of us, and not all of those sides are really worth letting loose, while others probably should get out more.
Life isn't always positive, nor are my reactions to it. Things do have a tendency to work out, though, so there can be some wasted energy that some patience and a little faith may have prevented.
I'm glad I managed to get my point across. My Mr. Unremarkable comment wasn't because I hate myself, lack confidence or think I'm less than anyone else...I just don't think I'm more than anyone else.
Different masks for different situations/groups. Yep, that is a thing. Work vs not-work. Friends vs strangers.
As to anonymous, I think if I wanted to remain anonymous I shouldn't have posted a picture of myself every week for a year. 🙂 I'm not posting my address and phone number though so I think it is a bit of both. The parts that need to be anonymous are, and the rest is fine to show.
I agree with you completely, on all counts. Sure, security is an issue and it would be stupid to put too much out there, but there's certainly merit in opening up a little. Of course, it's dependant on many factors. I'm sure there's people who wouldn't want to plaster pictures of themselves everywhere, cops for instance...Although it happens all over Facebook and Instagram right? Personal choice.
This is a little interesting in that the show I’m currently catching up on, Westworld, is so much about this type of stuff. Who we are, who we pretend to be and who we try to show others we are. It’s some interesting slice of psychology mixed into a TV show with lots of knockers. Nice things to look at but even more interesting to try and get to the underlying psychological stuff they are trying to get across.
It’s pretty nice that a new person was astute enough to see your words, read between the lines and come to their conclusion that a lot would probably say is pretty accurate that interact with you over many weeks, months and years on here in our little corner of the web. Enough info there for them to do it and they are astute enough to make some picture things. I think I know who you might be referencing!
For me it depends on the person whether I read the whole post in detail. I don’t do it for everyone though I try to do it for some as often as I can and it does make a difference if you can spend the time. The most valuable commodity, though we often don’t realize it is time. Looks like I’m in a pretty philosophical mood tonight hahaha
I've seen Westworld...Watched a couple seasons...Pretty good but I lost interest...Not in the boobs, they were fine.
I try and present myself as you'd see if I was in front of you, but we all have different versions of ourselves, work, social, family, strangers, sports and so on...So, you'd see the just-met-me version, then later something different. Of course, we already know each other a little so I'd not be as guarded.
I don't see a reason to hide here, not ever show one's face although many do that. It doesn't bother me too much, I just don't do it because my face isn't so good...Head like a robber's dog sort of sums it up. It's all good though, we are what we are...And I choose to present myself as you would see in real life.
The person who I referred to in this post has been around for a long while, a good sort and I'm grateful of their kind remarks. :)
Nice Post, Its great to see someone revealing their personality and a bit of themselves I agree. I try to throw my personality into my posts and comments so I feel Ya.
Next I need to figure out this discord thing because I installed it, set it up, joined my first chat thingy and now I got some dude obsessively sending me pictures of his helmet...
Once I fix that problem and bring myself to reopen the discord thingy Ill add you... you may regret it 😁
Thanks mate...A little personality goes a long way.
My discord thing is at the bottom of my posts, feel free to add me and say hello. I keep most things on the chain but have a few chats going though. It's a good place to ask questions and all.
Don't worry, no helmet photos will be required.
Who the fuck does that anyway! 🙄
I think that we all have masks as in various camouflages for different people in various situations. Here on Hive is different because there are a lot of valuable users with whom you can genuinely connect.
I believe that people reveal themselves in their own rythm and the right ones can and will read between the lines. In a world of many social media channels where one has to scream for attention, Hive feels like a welcoming place where the only effort you have to make is to be yourself. It takes time, it is slow, it is build gradually... But it is the only way to feel like a part of something.
If someone would see just the pictures of you G. they would believe you are in the army top notch super tough hardcore guy. Which you are. But for those who read you... There is more to your story. And that makes the whole Hive experience priceless. I am suprised I didn't see a lego in all of those pictures hahaha, maybe it is undercover so nobody would know you're such a Lego guy hihi
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This is true Mary...There's a few here I engage with a lot, very few I engage with a lot off-chain too. It's those that have revealed a little more of themselves to me, and I them. They saw deeper than the words I wrote and so we are closer.
Some see me clearly Mary, they read what I write and see past the actual words, they see the person. It is rare, there's very few here, and I cherish them. You're right, I'm more than people see here in my images, much more. I think that's why I get annoyed when people label me...Yes, I get annoyed. Maybe not outwardly so much, but just to myself. I'm far more than what people see...Probably like most here. But hive is a good place and we connect when it's right to do so and in the manner in which is most appropriate.
There is more to my story...And yep Lego is part of it. I was building tonight actually....And connecting off-chain with someone which was nice.
Putting a label to a person is very limitating but it is done only for those who want mental shortcuts. Thinking outside the box requires effort. Not everybody uses this thing called brain at the maximum capacity. It is unfortunate because somebody can miss opportunities and great relationships just because they rushed to label someone in a wrong way
People are judgemental...If they were not so quick to judge they may find more solid relationships around them from people they had previously, or hastily, cast aside.
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