The odd one out

Almost a year ago I wrote a Facebook post about a tree across the road from my house. 

(Not the most interesting start to a blog, I know, just stick with me!) 

Here is the post.....


Ok, now you have the backstory to this blog, lets continue...

So today as I was doing my make up, my wondering eyes noticed something outside of the bedroom window other than the unfortunate (and often tempting) sight of the golden arches located directly opposite my abode. 

It was that tree! It had begun to develop its autumn leaves and this time I could not let the opportunity pass me by again! I had to take a picture!

I climbed up on my little stool and dug through the pile of stuff on the top shelf of my wardrobe until I found my camera bag. I eagerly attempted to switch it on, but obviously the battery was dead having not used it for a good couple years, so as I waited for it to charge I simply stared at the tree.... (Ergh! Of course I didn't, that would have been plain creepy?!)

Being the thinker that I am, I couldn't help but notice how this particular tree stood out from the others. 

It was pretty much the only tree that had developed all its autumn leaves. The ones surrounding it were either still very green or just beginning their autumn process.

It was the odd one out.

Sorry about the focus!
Being the odd one out often has a negative connotation.

 But in my opinion it can be a positive thing too!

 Just like that limited edition collectable, or that custom made item, there's something that's attractive about a unique person, thing, idea, etc.

 What's "odd" about you and me? How can we get our "uniqueness" to work in our favour?

 This tree certainly caught my attention just doing what nature intended it to do - now there's a life lesson in there for me, and hopefully you too.



The odd one out

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