You are a different animal, nothing less.

Which animal would you compare yourself to and why?

The rain elapsed, followed by a slight sunshine. Having been home all day due to the reduction in job demand by the company I currently work for, I was among those laid off till further notice. Cold and jittery, my mind took the greater part of me. It has been raining all through this month, to the surprise of everyone. Where does the hall of mountain sunshine seem to be suddenly becoming a cold water forest? Maybe it’s climate change. Madrid, the center of Europe, has monotonous weather. 

What again is this topic about? * Which animal would I compare myself to and why? 

I quickly stepped outside the gate to grace the noon sun, which pelted my spirit and soul and had me in the same position with my body fighting over the best position, which was most enjoyable. Putting my face up directly to the rays of sunlight, eyes closed, wishing that I could be made to lie down in my position for a long period of time, though I was only in front of my house building, resting partially on a parked vehicle. Many passersby understood the importance of the sun to me, judging by their looks towards me, of which I paid no attention. Suddenly there was a bird noise, which reminded me of a particular bird back then in my hometown, usually heard early afternoon and evening, a unique one though. However, that is not the type of animal I am or like to be compared with, but I love its gentle and peaceful nature. 

Irrespective of your kind,no animal survives alone.

Even as the memories of hunting them for food in the past resonated in my mind, something I frown at currently because I believe that every animal has the right to life. There sit two birds of the same feather, like the usual words (they flock together), but something stood out that had me in awe, even to the point of taking my mind away from these golden rays of sunshine. I looked furiously towards the birds sitting on telephone cables; it appeared that they were young couples or friends of opposite sexes. It was my first time seeing such intimacy between such animals, even in humans. At first they spoke to each other in their language, then kissed passionately. I became confused because I never believed my eyes. Then they mated, after which they caressed each other by picking each other’s feathers, even to the extent of laying their heads on each other. I froze at my position, not realizing how long I had been gazing at these wonderful birds. Maybe the universe was talking to me indirectly about how life, courtship, friendship, and marriage should be, or maybe I am lost in my own thoughts. I quickly ran inside, having enjoyed the sun and the birds’ companionship… 

As humans, we are nothing less than a different animal, but whichever you choose to be, or compared with! Let it be with love, openness, and tolerance for one another; For irrespective of your kinds, no animal survives alone.

Authenticity is more crucial.

What’s the first impression you want to give people?

I rather be myself

I don’t have an initial impression. Meeting people was challenging for me in my early years since I lacked confidence, which made me always anxious. I experimented with prepositioning myself, my speech, and my attitude because I was curious about other people’s opinions. Because I was putting pressure on myself to be better, nicer, more eloquent, decent, or even more than what comes easily to me, I frequently faltered. I usually strive to impress folks who aren’t worth the pressure or who even seem to have a worse attitude.

I am neither fake nor perfect.

Putting everything in perspective, I would rather be myself than impress others in my early adulthood. I know that clear honesty, strength, knowledge, and respect both silent and vocal are crucial, and that I am also not someone who is easy to mess with. 

Regardless of how many times we have met, I am who I am because I won’t have to worry about changing who I am later on since I’ve already showed you who I am and you know how to handle our relationship, if there will be one. 

I therefore already know how to present myself at my age, regardless of the situation or the persons involved. Nobody is flawless, including myself, but nothing compares to the kind of person you are, and the only impression we all need is in the areas where we can all do better in our life. Being authentic is more important to me than making an impression.