What does narcissism have to do with me?

[muchtooarrogant]

LJ Idol, Week Four

My best friend in high school was a joiner. If there was any sort of group activity going on, he would always try and be part of it. To him, I don't think it really mattered what the activity was, as long as he was included in it some how, some way. All too often, I observed him sitting on the edge of a group, occasionally

Comments

[sarcasmoqueen]

I'm glad you went this route rather than the arrogant thing - that may have come off as too contrived. This was well written, and I could visualize it all - particularly the section in the middle with the childish prank of asking how many fingers are being held up. I can totally relate to that. In elementary school there were kids who thought it was hilarious to take my glasses and then mess with my head... but I digress. Well done.

I was especially hapy to this entry when I refreshed my friends page - when I saw no entries from you over the last few days, I thought life was getting in the way again and you were taking a bye. Glad to see I'm wrong! :-)

[muchtooarrogant]

Yeah, even in high school, where you'd think kids'd be just a little more grown up, the appeal of that one ridiculous question never seemed to fade.

Nah, I couldn't take two byes in a row. I might wanna slack later on this year, and then where would I be? I hated taking the bye last week, since I had a good entry for the coprolite and everything, but I just didn't have the time to write it.

Thanks, and off to read yours now.

Dan

[marstokyo]

I really liked the honesty in this, I was hooked from the start.

[muchtooarrogant]

Thank you. I was a little worried that it might've been a bit too honest in places, so am glad it worked.

Dan

[muchtooarrogant]

Thank you. I realize now that most people would hesitate before acting, and a large number wouldn't help at all, but back then I didn't really consider that. Plus, of course, I thought of myself as superior to the vast majority of people out there anyway, so...

Glad you enjoyed the read, and thanks for commenting.

Dan

[basric]

I thought it well done. ( =

[muchtooarrogant]

Thank you for stopping by and reading. :)

Dan

[sweeny_todd]

its good to go with your gut instincts- this is powerful. And I know that I can definitely relate to that not wanting to draw attention to myself.

[muchtooarrogant]

Thank you. I'm glad it didn't come off as being too surly, and am very happy you enjoyed it.

Dan