when i was young, i used to dress differently to distance myself from my schoolmates. then i realized that by doing that i still allowed them to influence me because if they had started to copy me i would have changed my style. so i changed to wear what i like with complete disregard of everyone else, to feel as myself and not to feel special.

there is enough unique experience in just doing things that interest me, and that i care about. but it being a unique experience is not the goal. it being worthwhile is.