Hello guys, it's Felix again. The past few weeks were insane! I thought that I'd already gone through the midterm and could finally take a great rest, but life always stroke you with some unexpected challenges that will simply drain you. So now, you can see me sitting in the classroom without a soul. Enough chitchatting, let's get started with the last reading log of the semester! (internally shouting and cheering)
Since it's our last log for the semester, I'm going to still talk about this book because as I said in the previous log, there're still some of the topics I really want to share with you. Also, some interesting things happened during these weeks, and is even related to what I have shared with you in the previous log, this is just so amazing because I can really see people's response after they read my log and give me some feedback that helps me to build a more comprehensive stance for my opinion, I can see why we have to both read and write a lot because it indeed improves our skills also enhance our quality of life.
I had a quality long night talk with one of my close friends a few days ago. We talked about everything, not only the assignments that haunted us for so long but also some difficulties we encountered in our social life. As I mentioned in the previous log, the comments from other people mean nothing to you actually, because what's more important is your belief. Since I've learned this, I started to ignore some negative comments made by others about me. But this time, I decided to listen to what my friend is trying to tell me how did he actually see about me. It was not until that day that I realized, I actually know so little about myself. I'm always lacking confidence, I'm the type that will always underestimate myself which pulls me back whenever I face a challenge. Even in my social life, I genuinely believe that no one will like me because I'm really hard to handle and can look a little cold or intimidating to others.
But, what my friend told me shocked me in a good way. He told me the opposite, he thinks I'm very nice inside, and the cold face was just my reaction when I feel bored. He also said that he initially thought that I'm a mysterious guy that made him wonder, "I consider myself as a friend of yours but I didn't actually know you that well.", but the boundaries between us were shattered because I started to tell him some of my personal stories that I didn't open up earlier.
We shared even more stories and thoughts during that night, the reason why I call it a quality chat is that it helped us know more about our true self and bring us awareness of the issue about ourselves that we constantly ignored. Just like the main characters, their relationship helped them find the beliefs of their lives, and also how they know about themselves. Sometimes the comments are important because it can guide you through your dark times and clear up the path for you, we just have bear in mind that always stay with your belief so that the comments can be helpful sometimes, and with belief, you can really see what is the best for you. Stay with your belief, to achieve what you've always dreamed of.
I hope my log can lighten up your day, and I want to thank anyone who have given comments on any of my logs, those words are strong enough to build the confidence for me to accomplish what I'm always afraid of starting, they mean a loooooooot to me. I hope that everyone can be just like the normal people, that kind of people that shine on its own and is unique in their ways. Thank you for tuning, and I hope you have a wonderful day. luv u~
Oh, how I wish that you'd do your personal video on this topic. I had explained in class what counts for a personal narrative. Old photos you keep about your life experience, letters you received, or conversations that "shocked" you in a good way! This reflection can play a good part if you did your personal digital story on this topic. Oh, well. That's just a thought. Since we all have been through some insane weeks, I guess we just have to let go, XD!
ReplyDeleteYes, Felix. just like you said, sometimes we identify ourselves more through other's viewpoints to us and even thus find your life's belief. I'm also lack of confidence while confronting in any social situation, I don't want to show off in front of other's eyes and I escape those again and again. I thought as long as I don't face them, then they would have no effect on me. However, through a couple of small talk with my friends, I realized much that who I really am, what my personality is, also how I'm in their eyes. Those small talks always boost me, they remind me I'm not always alone because I have friends(such as you) who can listen to me and give me suggestions. I do care those small talk because they indeed enlighten my dark times and give me the motivation to be a better me.
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