Recently, a couple of people told me that I am more much confident in real life than I appear to be on the blog or on social media.
I smiled.
Does this make me fake? Or good at concealing my racing heart and negative inner voices?
Maybe I am better at presenting a different side to my personality?
As a child I moved 4 times before I was 7 years old.
Anyone who has done the same will tell you, it is hard. Losing friends can feel like the world is ending. (I’ve witnessed this when Cheeky Monkey left his best mate E behind in England.)
With each move I became better and better at ‘being the new girl’.
I think when I meet people for the first time, that is what I am presenting.
Before a new social situation or meet up, I am very, very nervous. But when the moment comes, in spite of the butterflies, I become the ‘new girl’ again.
This comes across as confidence, which is fortunate.
How do you cope in new situations?
I think I’m a bit of a swan. Strangely serene on top and widely struggling to stay afloat underneath. Sometimes I think my blog is the opposite of me, I’m far more eloquent online, bit more smart and a bit more savvy.
Maria rocks. I practiced the heel click in the air for centuries.
Oh I wish I was swan-like, sometimes the madness seeps out
I think I’m similar! I’m quite good in New situations, a good actor I suspect. But VERY nervous on the inside.
If I’m tired or under the weather it’s a different story!
Maybe we should be on the stage! Yes, I cope less well when tired…
Great post, but not a fake at all, we all ‘act’ to get through siuations we are not at ease with. I become loud and a bit OTT, lots of jokey jokey. But in reality I am constantly bursting for a wee and ready to throw up on those lovey shoes I’ve just complimented xx
Maybe I need to remember we are all acting
Gosh I totally relate to this. I definitely feel all shy and jittery, but somehow come across very confident. I used to do a lot of drama and public speaking so maybe that’s why.
I’m glad I’m not alone x