Being Different Makes Life Interesting Reflections on Peculiar People Day
Jan. 10 is National Peculiar People Day, and honestly, I can’t think of a better excuse to celebrate the quirks and odd little habits that make each of us exactly who we are. When I think about peculiarity, I’m reminded of my own strange characteristics: some obvious, a few that are subtle, and a handful that only show up when I’m knee-deep in the operating room. It reminds me of a book my kids read, “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children,” where each child’s peculiarity is what makes them special. I may not have a supernatural talent, but I’ve definitely got my share of quirks that make me … well, me. For starters, I’m not a good singer. At all. I can’t hold a tune to save my life. But I love changing lyrics and turning them into goofy one-liners, especially when I’m trying to
lighten the mood in the OR. Even so, one of my biggest quirks is that I don’t allow others to sing in the operating room unless, of course, they make money off their voice or they’re changing up the words for humor. Otherwise, I find it distracting. I’ve also realized that some of my peculiarities show up in how particular I am about instruments. When I opened my own surgery center, I tried countless needle drivers, pickups, and other tools. I have to actually hold an instrument to know if I like it. If it feels awkward, it’s out. If it’s smooth and efficient, it’s in. Even with fluids, I insist everything be warmed so the patient doesn’t wake up freezing. These little details matter. And maybe that perfectionism is peculiar, but it’s part of what makes me a careful surgeon.
Outside the OR, my quirks show up in unexpected places. My office is upstairs, and the clinic is downstairs, and every time I pass through a certain doorway, I intentionally shift my mindset from business mode to patient- care mode. It’s like my personal reset button. And then there are my simple, everyday quirks: I don’t like celery. I won’t eat tuna salad if it has celery in it. I’m not going to waste time picking it out. Some might call that petty, but hey, I’m peculiar that way! So, on National Peculiar People Day, I’m celebrating the fact that my quirks shape my work, humor, preferences, and personality. They make me different, and different is what keeps life interesting.
–Dr. Mike
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