I don't mind it in general, but a few people back home have told me I'm developing an accent since I've lived here (about 12 years now). If I am, I'm in denial

I don't want to sound like people here.
Seriously, though, I'd rather have an Irish accent than this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1tA5nN3QVQ
How could Irish even compare?