NORMAL IS…

1. Anything that makes us forget who we are and what we want

7. Believing that power is much more important than money and money is much more important than happiness

12a. Criticizing anyone who tries to be different.

17. Never asking a direct question, even though the other person can guess what it is you want to know.

18. Keeping a smile on your lips even when you’re on the verge of tears. Feeling sorry for those who share their feelings.

21. Following fashion trends, no matter how ridiculous or uncomfortable.

27. Never laughing too loudly in a restaurant however good the joke.

32. Eating three times a day even if you’re not hungry.

38. Always saying, “I tried” when you didn’t really try at all.

40. Avoiding depression with large daily doses of television.

43. Blaming the government for all the bad things that happen.

44. Thinking that being a good, decent, respectable person will mean that others will see you as weak, vulnerable, and easy to manipulate.

-Paulo Coehlo (The Winner Stands Alone)