How I See Myself and How Other People See Me

Every person has his or her own perspective of themselves. In my perspective, I am a happy
and friendly person. I tend to talk to other people first, I like to make friends especially people of my
age. Just like how other people see me. I have lots of friends anywhere I go. Not only people of my age
but also elder ones, when I go out, I often smile and greet almost all the people I bump to as long as I
know him or her. People always tell me that one of my characteristics that they like the most is that
when I encounter them anywhere, I always greet them with a big smile, I am also often told that I am
very friendly. I always treat other people in the same way I want to be treated.

Some people often judge you by your facial expression and your physical appearance. I always
hear people saying that their first impression of me is that I am fierce and maldita. People say that I
have a Bad Girl vibe. However, I am not fierce and maldita, instead I may be the softest person you’ll
know. I often cry on the little stuff. I easily cry specially when someone yell at me. I easily get
emotional when watching movies or anything that I can relate to, and I am the type of person that
couldn’t hold her laughter especially her tears.

Growing up, I am a consistent honor student since elementary until now. People always say
that they admire my confidence and courage. They often see me as a confident girl. I often hear
comments like that girl is the daughter of a teacher, she is very smart and confident, etc., on the other
hand I see myself as the opposite of how they see me. I am not confident, I know in myself that I am
worthy, but I have low self-esteem, I don’t talk a lot in class because I am afraid, that people may
laugh at me when I commit a mistake. I am always nervous anywhere I go because of the expectations
people have in me. I am always insecure on people who have high self-esteem. I wish I could also
have it. But now, I am slowly building my confidence, even though it’s hard but I am still trying.
Similarly, on what they say, I have strong courage. I am slowly overcoming my fear, and I love my
progress even if it’s slow.