In life, the word “normal” is what society strives to be. It is where people look to act and feel the same as one another so they can stay out of the realm of being judged and whispered about by others. Either unintentionally or intentionally, we all tend to create our own opinions and judgments of others which leads to the swift conclusion that “normal” does not exist and therefore cannot be reached because it is impossible by everyone. While we all strive for this goal of “normal” made by some person hundreds of years ago, the fact that we are all different in appearance, thoughts, and background makes for a “normal” that does not really exist and is just thought about, imagined of, and strived to be reached. This idea of “normal” exists in various facets of the life I live every day, each one unique to the rest. I might go to bed or wake up at a different time than everyone else on campus, eat a large meal meant for breakfast in the afternoon, or walk opposite traffic on the drill field to take a shortcut to class. All these activities that I complete throughout the day show that while I am trying to fit in as a college student who is trying to fit in with others and earn his/her degree within four years, parts of my path end up being unique compared to those paths or activities of others. Other than the fact that my life is not considered “normal” compared to others, I am encouraged by many others in all aspects of my day that “normal” is the correct way to live. Whether it be in the classroom or academic setting working to obtain the highest grade possible or at the gym trying to stay in shape at a point where I am not going to be judged for my appearance, these are certain areas where I am encouraged to be “normal” and I have learned that “normal” is the correct and only path that I should follow. In the article, Crips Strike Back, the author, Lennard Davis, gives his opinion of being “norma