How to define “unconventional”?

Some people may think I am an “unconventional” person. Yes, sometimes I have to agree. But how to explain yourself as someone “unconventional” in a job interview? The question really irritated me and I didn’t know a good answer. Defining yourself as “strange” or “irregular” would not have been a good match for the job, neither is “crazy”! May be “unusual” or “original”?
I could not explain the core of my character! I felt as if there are no words for it. And being out of words is not a good reference for someone working in communications! Well, in the end a task in strategic thinking helped me out. How is the angle between the hands of a watch if the time is 3:15? I don’t know why PR people need angles but the answer is 7,5°. My solution method was so unconventional that even my interview partners had to agree!

I’ll stop breathing until you come back!

I didn’t know what to say when I read those lines. Being worried about my lovely colleague sitting in her office and getting more and more blue in her face due to the lack of oxygen. Or feeling very touched by someone who will really miss me! I decided for the last option and both of us could hardly hold back our tears.
It is a very odd feeling to say good bye to people you saw every day and people you felt close to. But at the same time it is wonderful to know that you won’t be just a replaceable name which will be forgotten very soon!

May I introduce you? It’s “Easy”

I seem to be a person that doesn’t like to leave out any awkwardness. If there is a chance to, I most likely put my foot in it.
The other day I attended an exhibition opening. A perfect surrounding to practice some small talk with the help of some good wine. I have to admit that I was not unsuccessful. My first chat was with one of the celebrated artists. My colleagues introduced themselves but their German names gave the Canadian artist a little struggle. Blessed with a very international name, I said: “It’s easy, Peggy!” - unaware of the fact that the comma plays a very important role within my statement. A missing comma would degrade me right away to a lady with easy virtue! Enriched by another lection in English language and by an astonished face of a painter, I was the laugh of the evening. Well, I am happy if I can make my contribution to the general well-being.
My good friend from Russia shares that special talent with me and a long time ago we decided to make a hobby out of it. So far no place has been immune to experience awkwardness: public toilets, sauna, exquisite restaurants… Just last week I sat in the plane that brought me back to Munich, very tired from a stressful day. Some business guy opened the luggage rack above me. It is not hard to guess what happened! A dozen of business magazines fell right on my head!
What lesson did I learn? Luckily it was no suitcase!
Awkward situations do not only give you lively nicknames that retrain in memory, they are always good for an excellent laugh later on! Best thing to do is to write them down and recall them when you need it. It’s “Easy” (Peggy)!