Monday, June 30, 2014

We know what we are, but know not what we may be.

I am small, that can't be emphasized enough but because of my height, people tend to believe that I am weak. I'm not weak, though there are many people that perceive me as child-like, believing me to have limitations due to my height. There are different perspectives on being "weak", mentally and physically. People do indeed underestimate me, I have experienced this on many occasions, such as participating in a sport. Other students from the sport, soccer, clearly did not believe me to be a good player nor to be very athletic. Although I'm not hardcore on being an athlete, I know that if I set myself to complete a goal, I have the will to do it. Years ago, I did not believe I would ever undergo a sport, but now I am able to get out of my comfort zone and do the unexpected. Mentally, I can be strong-willed, at times, I understand the moments at which I must be mature. There are different aspects to myself, I do not only condone one personality because I know the situations in which I must change how I am seen from others. I am a big sister, I know I must act like one when it is necessary, although I acknowledge that I do commit mistakes but nevertheless, I put effort into helping my younger siblings. But I am also a younger sister, I know when I should not bear a burden only to myself, I know who I love and can depend on. Overall concerning my height, I can be seen as a child, but that does not restrict me from being who I am, and being seen as my real age.

3 comments:

  1. Courtney, I really like that you talked about multiple aspects of your identity. As the oldest of 4 children, I know that being the "big sister" can really shape your personality, and I appreciate you mentioning the importance/burden of being a mature role model!

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  2. Courtney, I thought this was a really great piece that revealed a lot about you internally and how strongly you contrast your external appearance and the perceptions one might based on that appearance. It's a cliché, but I truly can see how one must never Judge a book by it's cover!

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  3. people will always underestimate your abilities and it always rewarding to prove them wrong.

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