mandag den 15. februar 2010

Some Accomplishment?

I think I might have accomplished something. MAYBE. As I've stated before, I care much about finding something, anything, that I feel I'm actually good at. And not just good enough, or as good as everyone else. But something that makes me feel like, if I wasn't there, if something prevented me from doing that again, I would be missed. And that no one would be able to do the things that I do, as I do them.

I'd like to think that I'm very special (A lot of people sure told me xD), therefore, I don't want to blend in, and just be another person in the crowd. Previous accomplishments that made me feel like this, stupid and small as they may be, have been the following (short list):

I worked in a woodshop once, on a school, kinda... We made many things. Toys, porches, stuff for the school. And sometimes we got some different tasks. Once, we got a shitload (sorry) or pictures that had to be framed. And I mean like thousands. It had to be done in a certain way, since we did it for a company for a profit. Stupid as it sounds, I was the best at that. I could do it fast, I could do it good, and I think I cut myself about 80 times in those 2 weeks O_o We had a deadline, so the boss got 2 people from another school, to help with the framing, and he wanted me to teach them what to do. I know, I know, it sounds silly, and like nothing. But it doesn't matter what it is, it's the feeling that you're better than the average person at something.

I know this may sound self centered lmao, but it's not meant like that. It's because I want to help, I want to be of use. And the better I am, the more useful I am.

Another thing, was english and danish in school. I always got high grades in those 2 subjects, and my friends would ask me if I would look through their papers sometimes, to check for typo's and such. We also had a uhm... I don't know what you call it in America, but all the students from the same grade (like 6A, 6B and 6C), would assemble somewhere, get a piece of paper with a story, lines here and there, and the teacher would read that story, and you had to fill in the lines. Basically, it was about spelling. We were 150-200 students, and when we all got back the results, I got everything 100% right, plus the teachers told me, that my handwriting was the best of all the students.

I'm seeking that feeling constantly. Something that can be useful. I actually think I might be okay at being a volunteer/moderator on the ourWorld forum. Not better than the other 4 mods, or any of the volunteers, but just unique. There's a difference. Yes, I annoy people sometimes, and I can come across as a knowitall, but I've just never been good at first impressions, or trying to make people think of me in a certain way. I'm just honest, do what I do, am as I am, and if people like me for it, that's my future friends. If they don't... Uhm... Then nothing, so what xD.

And the last thing I feel I'm better at than average, is understanding people. I'm extremely empathic, which really can... Well suck. People have always come to me with problems. Often even strangers (in real life), telling me someting, they later say, they haven't told anyone else, and they don't really know why they tell me. They say that I just seem trustworthy. I've gotten that a lot. Often, when people tell me something about how they feel about something that I've never tried myself, or been in a situation I have never been in, I end up finishing their sentences.

Because even though I haven't been there myself, I can put myself in their place, and I always seem to get it right. How they feel, before they say it. What happened, before they say it. This is the most importent accomplishment for me, because I know that can help people to feel better. Knowing that someone understands them, and not just say they do

I'm not the only one seeking this feeling. It's what humans need to get confidence in themselves, that they're not just anyone. They're special. Their abilities would be missed, and replacement would be hard. Some just go at it harder than others, and are more aware of it.

2 kommentarer:

  1. Hah i see myself in you, even though I'm only 13. It got me thinking, it almost touched my heart :)
    I like to help people, people like to tell me their life story. Most of the times, I don't wanna hear it. But I keep listening, they keep talking. IDK why, but I like it. Now you know :P

    SvarSlet
  2. Well, with me I do wanna hear it, because I wanna help as many people as possible. A little hard when I'm a complete mess myself, but still xD.

    And yea, it gives a certain satisfaction (:

    SvarSlet