Uniqueness is something to celebrate, I've always believed that, how could I not? I'm american!
Well, I'm unique because I love cultures, I'm unique because I picked tartans as a theme in photography. I am unique for a thousand reasons. Did you know that there are estimated 35 million people around the world today are of Scottish descent? Now that seems like alot, but compared to the 7 billion people in the world, that really isnt alot, which means I am unique!
Its funny when I am with a friend and I am telling them about my scottish adventures. They listen politely and laugh alittle, never forgetting to put a hand over my mouth when I over do it. I feel less lost when I am talking to my asian friend about the traditional food her mom cooks. I feel more comfortable when I am talking to my hispanic friend when she talks about the bi-lingual life, and you know why? Its because I am Scottish, and I know what that means. I can contribute to conversations about cultures. You have dark skin because you are african? well, I have white skin because I am scottish. You listen to songs in spanish becasue you are hispanic? well, I listen to scottish folk songs. You put some spicy spice on your food because you are from korea? well, I like beef stew and porriage because I am scottish. You wear a yukata at family weddings? well I would wear a kilt (if i was a man..) You have your symbols, I have mine. It makes me feel better. I am connected to a culture too, I just didnt know it. I just never realized it.
Its true that a person needs to have a culture to lean back on, and if there are multiple, like with me, they need to pick one that they can be proud of, and celebrate it.
--JSparrow
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