Against all odds
It seems not that easy to go against myself. I mean, the quiet, shy guy who used to eat 'packet' bread or sandwiches alone in primary school, usually standing in one corner of the canteen. A little boy among the crowd. It seemed then that I almost didn't exist. Among a class of rowdy guys who always went for soccer games, I actually spent most times by myself then, going home straight after school. Of course, I did have few girls that would talk to me. And I had some close friends back then.
Actually, to think of it, it really wasn't that bad. I might have exaggerated things a little, but I was definitely soft-spoken back then. But soon, I realised things just have to change. I couldn't bear to see myself continue to be that reserved boy. In secondary school, while I still was quite soft-spoken at times, I did make some good friends too, and had my fair share of the typical teenager's experience of hanging out with friends after school and what not.
And now, my job requires me to approach different corporates and businesses and talk to the staff, and even the managers themselves. I do hesitate sometimes and even felt uneasy about this form of approach but I am constantly telling myself that this challenge would help build my path for the future.
My superior in work thought I wasn't soft-spoken at all. And though I insisted I am quite an introvert, my other colleague said I probably am half introvert, half extrovert. Haha. I like that idea though. At least I know both worlds. And I think I CAN be in both worlds, if I want to.
Though every day at work is going to be a challenge (having to meet new people everyday and talk to them), it is part of my job, and I am starting to like it actually.
Most importantly, I know I am going against that introvert persona in me. Well, you don't know me well enough, do you? =)
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