Tame

"Your hair is a bit wild, we'll have to tame it down for this."

"We really only need low-key vocals here, so keep it mellow and subdued."

"They only want a background look here. So nothing too bright or colorful, keep it simple and safe."

"Don't cause a distraction; so no sparkles, prints, or bangles."
"I prefer a more mild flavor, there's too much peanut in those peanut butter cookies."

I have been told to tame it down in nearly every aspect of my character:  hair, cooking, singing, decorating, painting, clothing, even emotions!  I get tired of it!  It seems as though everyone wants "authentic" as long as it isn't too big, loud, bright, boisterous, strong, or flavorful.  But that IS how I am.  That is WHO I am.  So often I feel rejected because of it.

"Whoa, stick your finger in a light socket?!"

"He should just turn off her mic."

"So bright, I can't see you coming!"

"Breaking all the fashion rules again?"

When I haven't toned it down a bit I've been ridiculed for it.  I would just like to be me in all of it.  Why am I not okay the way I am?