SHE WRITES:I will only deal with one aspect and that is who made the greatest contribution when it comes to my self confidence - I would say my dad. I used to be very shy (people who personally know me will doubt this statement, but really, I was - shy). During parties, I would ask my dad to get my food because I was so shy to go near the table and be seen by a lot of people. However, in one of the parties we attended Papa (how I call my dad) asked me to look at everyone else from a distance and asked me what's the difference with those people getting their food and me hiding on my seat. He asked if I had a nose, ears, eyes and etc. I said YES to all of his questions... Then he pointed out that there's nothing to be ashamed of because I'm no different - I eat what they eat and I have what they have. On and on he went telling me that I have a pretty face and a very nice smile so I shouldn't hide :o) Very simple words but to my innocent mind - it was a lesson I remembered my whole life. Whenever I feel ugly or unsure of myself, I'd think of my dad - that he sees me pretty and that he thinks I'm smart and talented and on and on - then all my insecurities go away.
Now, my husband and some really close friends always tell me I'm shameless :o) I don't know if it's a nice comment or a bad one because it's actually one trait Joey wants our kids to have - unashamed! hihi...
How about you? Who influenced you the most in a certain aspect of your being YOU?
A. Mom and/ Dad
B. A friend
C. Others (pls. specify)
YOU WRITE:
A. Mom and/ Dad
B. A friend
C. Others (pls. specify)
