I would have to say for the most part that I don’t really care so much what people think of me. Sure, I don’t go out of my way to be a jerk or anything, but my life isn’t based on the need for acceptance from everyone. That means that sometimes I wear different clothing, or get a strange hair color, but I like to think that this helps me to define myself as my own person.

But from time to time, I feel self conscious about myself or my appearance. A good example would be when I have a cold sore – it seems like everyone is just staring at me. I don’t like it, and quite often I will come across as a little more meek and I don’t go out as much when I have one.

That is why I am worried about going to work today – I don’t know what the reaction will be to my latest problem. You see, I have been having troubles hearing out of my left ear, and I have bought a hearing aid to solve the problem, but I don’t know how comfortable I am wearing it. I guess I’ll have to see the reaction from others today – I hope that it goes well as I need to be able to hear to do my job effectively.

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