I am 20 years old, and without a doubt, the question I have been asked most often in my life is "Are You A Lefty?" It is amusing to me that people who have been blessed with vision to actually see me writing with my left hand still manage to ask this question with the same surprised look on their faces. Every time. Then come the ludicrous reactions like "Oh my God that is so awesome" and "Does it mean you're special" and even "Are you an Alien?" Let me get this straight. First, I am definitely not an alien. I was born a lefty - on this very planet - mind you. I'm simply a part of the 10% minority of people who use the "other side of their brain" to think and the other "other side of their body" to carry out activities. Am I special? No idea. Do I feel special? Absolutely! It does make one feel special to be a member of the southpaw family, to possess the ability of doing something the majority can't do. That b...