I tried being "normal" for awhile once while at University for a class I was taking in psychology. I attempted to lose the brogue, dress like the typical American University student, drink nasty concoctions out of large metal containers, and generally fit in. The first thing I realised? If you are just like anyone else, you are just another cog in the machine, easily able to be replaced. I was supposed to do this for a month; I barely got through a two week period of time before I says to myself "This is unbelievable. I need to stop this before I lose my mind."
So in my write up I mentioned this fact, sure I would lose points on the project cuz i only did half the time. Instead the professor used it as an example that trying to conform is not right for everyone, and you can attempt to broaden your horizons without losing that sense of self. (She didnt bring up the fact I wrote how sad I felt for the people who spent their lives in denial of themselves, however, and how I felt they were conforming because they believe it is a requirement to be accepted in our society. It goes to show that, while all men die, few men ever truly live. )