Today I had the chance to see another side of an acquaintance – a much softer side than the image that she has earlier projected. I have to admit that I am not as good at reading people as my man but I’d always like to believe that inside every person, there is actually a kind soul waiting patiently to emerge.
I know it isn't fair to judge a book by it’s cover but then again, we can’t deny that on occasions, first impressions are the only opportunity we get to wow others.
When I look into the mirror, I see a person who looks much older than the real me staring back – I think my friends would prefer to use the term "matured face" (how kind of them). However, I have also come to realize that this sometimes works to my advantage seeing that people tend to take me more seriously at work.
I also come across as, ranging from slightly to extremely snobbish, at first glance. And the truth is that I really do need some time to get my engine to warm up. That’s why at times, I feel really uncomfortable when a person that I’ve just got to know, like, 5 minutes ago starts acting way too friendly, especially if the encounter also involves entering my intimate zone and/ or touching my arm - alarm bells will start ringing in my head.
Unless, of course, the person happens to be Bruce Willis.
Or Nicholas Cage.
Or even Allan Wu,
“It is only shallow people who do not judge by appearances.” – Oscar Wilde in The Picture of Dorian Gray
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