Do You Ever Wonder How People See You?

I know how I see myself: a bit out there, crazy, random, inability to sit still, constantly chasing something.

Me and Mr. Baki, photo by author.

Whether it is something for instant gratification or a long-term big dream, I always look forward to the future, infinity, and beyond (thank you, Buzz).

I often tell my story as a projection of how I see myself and my life, which is how most of us write or portray ourselves through our lenses.

Yet what if someone came into your life and wanted to tell your story through their eyes?

How would it look, what would they say about you, and should you do it? These are the questions I asked myself when a friend wanted to tell my story.

First, I was flattered since I thought my life was just like everyone else’s except maybe more eccentric than your average girl next door. Sometimes, I am dramatic and want to live my life my way.

That is the main thread in my life as a kid, being independent, and as an adult, being independent and wanting things my way.

Yet, to get there, it has not always been easy to overcome expectations of what others expect from you and fight against programming instilled…