Re: The G-Word

Dear Wathanya,

There's always time and space for pleasantries, in my humble opinion.

About the doc, I think it's good that they told you that. I think you'll understand why your parents and people around you often don't "get" you and also understand why being a genius is a disability now.

The road you have to walk--the road of being above-average--is a lonely one. 

I'm sure you already know this, but I feel the need to remind you that there will be people who accept you the way you are. You don't need to "dumb yourself down" to fit in the way jerks on that website wrote. 

Jesus, why are you even reading about it?

About that question that asks, "Why do people with high IQs amount to nothing?"

Well, screw it. And screw the attention-seeker that asked that too.

You're fudging amazing the way you are. The word "genius" itself doesn't have any expectations attached to it. You don't have to join Mensa or take IQ tests to maintain who you are.

I know for a fact that there are at least a dozen people whose lives you enriched by doing what you love--writing, singing, teaching, inspiring, sharing, volunteering, and sacrificing (please, for fudge's sake, put a limit on this one)--and by being who you are--open-minded, accepting, understanding, loving, caring, giving (actually, put a limit on this one too).

About whether or not to share it, I don't see the need to, and--more importantly--I fear that people would associate you with that single word: genius. And it's not going to be pleasant for you because you're much more than that; you're human.

I can't emphasize this enough; you're human.

Remember how you scheduled your next appointment to be the 12th and later remembered that your university festival was on the 12th? That's not a genius mistake. It's a human mistake.

You're human.

I've wrote it four times, and I hope it's enough to convince you that you don't have to live up to ridiculous expectations you put on yourself.

Remember what the doc said: you are enough.

Repeat after me: you are enough.

Once again: YOU ARE ENOUGH.

Are we good?

Good.

Take all the time you need to digest everything so far.

I did not know you would be moving this early, but I'd be lying if I said I didn't see this coming the first time your roommate randomly said, "I know about you." 

Honestly, I knew you'd be radiating greatness everywhere, and there'd be a few a-holes who want to dim you down. Don't let them; the world will be darker without the light you bring.

The free-book promotion as a celebration sounds awesome! Though the fact that your friends said, "I wouldn't mind paying for it," speaks volumes, doesn't it? 

Still, I know giving out things and sharing knowledge and/or wisdom are things you enjoy from the bottom of your heart, so I hope people read your book. 

For the record, I would've bought and read it if I weren't in your head.

Why do you have to justify writing an own-voices book? The world needs more of those, and The Presence of a Yes was one. What's wrong with writing another? 

I could tell you about how Stephanie Meyer basically wrote herself as Bella Swan and how no one bat an eye, but you already knew that from Last Week Tonight.

Finally, I know this must be kind of weird considering the fact that I'm just your journal, but I care about your feelings. If I wrote anything that upsets you, don't hesitate to let me know.

Love,

Journal

Reviews

[Malise Haligree]

Oh man don't even get me started on Stephanie Meyer and the Twilight saga.

At least the Host was decent.

[Wathanya.5KY3]

John Oliver is a gift to humanity.

[Malise Haligree]

That he is. :)