Introvert to Dauntless, a story of my succession. | When I was in Elementary, I am known to be that nerd, introvert kid who is socially awkward. Really. I’m afraid of socializing for I don’t want to be bullied. People think that I never knew what fun is. They thought of me as the guy that should just keep his mind on his Science Manuals and get a hand on his pen to take down important details. That was painful, though I have really great friends. Since I am indisposed, I don’t use my time to get along with people so much. I would just choose to play Badminton with my jock bestfriend. Then people get shocked that I have a bestfriend. It was the 3rd year of my Primary School. My teachers want to expose me to some quiz bee competitions and more school-related events. One of my teachers said ‘Sayang ang talino mo kung lagi ka lang magmumukmok.’. She’s my favorite teacher back then. Very inspiring words conquer my ears everytime she sees me cheerless, alone.
I thought I’ll be the forever introvert guy. I’ve changed a lot if we’d compare the Kirby- 6 years ago and the present me. It all started with a Quiz Bee Competition. My school has several branches in Bataan and Zambales. I want to gain self-esteem, self-confidence and boost my morale. I’m thinking “What if I get older, what would I be like? I even don’t know how to socialize and communicate with other people.”. “Never mind other people”, my teacher said. “People around you do not build you, build yourself. Whatever people say about you shouldn’t affect your being, your presence, your personality.” I studied, I studied. Like the usual thing I do. I did that to prepare for the incoming quiz bee competition. Then the even came by so fast, I didn’t even realize that I won all the categories. The Science, Math, Geography and English categories. I was hailed the Montessori Grandmaster for that year. That was a huge achievement for me; seeing my teachers, friends and most specially my parents proud for what I have reached.
That opened my mind that I should not afraid to enter anything when the door is open. Like what a friend said “Minsan lang magkaroon ng opportunities ang tao sa buhay, para yang magnanakaw sa store, grab lang ng grab.” There’s no harm in trying. And that was the start of my journey. The journey that lead me somewhere else I find more fun, more meaningful. I even joined Inter-School pageants. And became one of the School’s Student Body Organization’s Officer. I even indulged myself into sports; badminton, Volleyball. From then on, people aren’t afraid to talk to me, unlike the old times. I became the guy who’s known to be “Laging Naka-smile”. I realized that being confident isn’t a bad thing, unless you are doing something harmful to other people. I was thinking I could have gone either way: Forever anti-social or forever nice guy. Nice meaning fun to be with, to talk to. I am very much thankful that I became adventurous too.
Today, I can even talk to a stranger and interview her about what type of wedding dress she wants to wear when she gets married. Without sounding like a Fashion designer! Let’s not be afraid to explore! Like what I said, let us not be afraid to commit mistakes too for it is the biggest mistake. Be thankful you committed one, for this would actually lead us to something better, the right path.
(Source: greatkirby)
21 Jan 2012 @ 06:48PM / 
