One-Minute Writer: Nuts

Today's Writing Prompt: Nuts

In what way are you a little (or more than a little) crazy?

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[This topic could certainly last longer than a minute for me]

I over-analyze everything. And I'm a little paranoid. And I project emotions on other people that aren't necessarily there. I'm also a 10-year-old trapped in a soon to be 26-year-old's body (as is evidenced by my love of VeggieTales, all things Disney, my fondness of skipping, and my high-pitched voice). And I never cry in front of people.

Let's get cracking on that first one: over-analyzation. I'll admit it, I do it. It can be helpful to contemplate things in an analytical way. I don't necessarily believe that every conclusion I come to is correct, but I enjoy doing it. I love talking about things with people and going through the possibilities of all the "whys" something may have happened (or not have happened, as is sometimes the case). I like to look at all sides of something. As a result, I go overboard. While I realize that this can be entertaining, I'm well aware that it can also be detrimental. This is why while I do over-analyze, I'm aware and try to curb myself from overreaching opinions. I'm also good at telling myself that things that are a big deal to me might be an infinitesimal deal to someone else.

The paranoia and the projections seem to go hand in hand. Sometimes I feel like the people driving around me hate me and are trying their best to hit me or ride my bumper. Thus I am both paranoid about what they think and projecting anger onto them. In reality, I know that the people driving around me probably aren't angry unless I commit some egregious driving act that puts their lives in danger....

As for the being a child thing, take that with a grain of salt. We all need to be better children. The world would be a better place if we were.