See, I probably will be one of those who will be forgotten in history. But am trying very hard so it won't happen.
The main reason why I think so is because I'm always striving to be one
of a kind in my generation by trying to be unique and completely
different from others by the way I do things.
Even though it is a
very difficult task to do things differently in a society where
everyone's views are locked in exactly the same direction, but am
working feverishly hard to make some strides.
In our society,
one will note with seriousness that, if you don't comply to certain
accepted standards of behaviour, you're either considered "crazy" or
something else far from "normalcy." It happened in school days. When you
are too outspoken amongst your colleagues, the Faculty brands you as
"rude" student.
I kinda fit that category -"crazy" and "rude." But there's a thin line between genius and crazy. It's revolutionary!
A man whom I've known from my formative days in Liberia and met in the
USA, now a former instructor of Tubman University, recently confirmed
this concept. He lashed out at me in the public for no apparent reason
other than not complying with those standards such as, hanging out in
the bars, drinking and chasing girls everyday and night, living a lavish
life and bragging of personal achievements.
Those things are
not my style and outside the life I have chosen to live! Am striving to
be great and not to be merely successful! For there's a big difference!
Am in a nation building mode. And that's revolutionary!
I've
not been photogenic! So I do not parade the corridors of photo bonear.
As such, many of my FACEBOOK friends and others query me. But am glad
they know am not against photo taking. It's lovely! In fact, each time I
see these beautiful fb ladies posing, am moved and fascinated by the
ambiance and beauty! But am sorry I do not take photos as many would
like me to! It's just me. And I just can't help it.
This also has a political reason. But that's another topic for another time.
The fact is, in my lifetime, I've taken very few photos.
There are cases where I should have taken photos, but I didn't!
For example, when I played ball for The Mighty Barrole First Division Ball Club in Liberia.
Another case is when I played ball on The Lone Star of Liberia - the nation's ball club. I took no photos.
So if I told you that I featured on those Ball Clubs and you asked for photo evidence, none will be obviously available.
I am one of the only Liberian ballers to have ever flown in a
helicopter landing in the Antoinette Tubman Ball Park since the history
of balling in the country. It was in preparation of a ballgame. We flew
along with the President of the nation, H. E. Samuel K. Doe, from James
Spriggs Aero Port in Monrovia. I took no photos also.
Another
case is in 2006, I cosponsored a "Thank You! " Event for former
president of The Union of Liberian Associations in the America's (ULAA),
H. E. Roberta Rashid. Liberians came to that function in the tens. And
it was just to see me in person in Pittsburgh. Prior to that, many of
them thought I was handicapped. For years, most of them never saw me in
person, except to read my mind-boggling and provoking authorship. At
the end of the Event, they saw me. But strangely indeed, they were
disappointed. I wasn't handicapped. I was on the floor dancing like a
sailor! No photos again!
So folks, I know some of you will
understand and agree with me: I don't have the time to do many things my
age group will do. Because, am on a mission assigned by God. So I have
to follow a strict regiment. In the event I do not comply to many of the
accepted norms of my generation, no one should misread me! For it's
just me. And that's who I am!
Am just not photogenic!
Once in a while some kids around me may outsmart me and throw out a clip
of mine. But please keep in mind, it is God's will! So I will have no
qualms! Because, what is meant to be, will be!
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