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Friday, January 7, 2011

IN REAL LIFE

Writers (specially if he or she is a very good one) know how to twist or exaggerate some facts about themselves to make them sound more likeable. Giving off a different impression to their readers that are far from who they really are in real life.

I'm not sure what kind of impression I'm giving off with my posts but let me tell you, some of them may not be true. I'll tell you what kind of person Engel really is. Engel in real life.

QUIET.
Believe it or not, I am a quiet guy. I'm more of a listener than a talker. Maybe because I'm not that good of a storyteller. I could tell you the most exciting thing that happened in my life, and I won't fail to make you feel bored. I don't know. Ask me to write that story and I'll be able to make it look more alive and colorful, but I'm not that good in telling it. There are people who're born like that I guess. But. And that's a big but. Once you get to know me better or if we have something in common, that would make me talk more. I really have alot to say, I guess it just depends if I know the person will be interested in it or not.

SUPLADO.
I'll outright say it. I am a snob. Really. I'm kidding. That's the perception about me because first of all I'm quiet. And I often look serious. I do know how to smile, and I'm mighty approachable. But the thing is, deep down I'm really a shy person. I'm an introvert, and people tend to misinterpret that into being a snob. I guess I just don't like to make the first move. Maybe I'm afraid to get turned down when I try to talk to someone.

FEELING GWAPO.
Engel would like to think he's good-looking. Confidence within could be felt outside. I know I tell stories of people who get attracted to me, which I turn down (even if I know I'll never end up with anyone as good looking as they were), they're true by the way, but I'm not that attractive. Maybe a little. Probably if I weigh less. Definitely if I decide to pamper myself more. I'm not vain and I like to keep my life uncomplicated, and if people see that as me not caring for myself. I don't really care. I'm smart.

NICE GUY.
I am and I'm proud of that. Even if sometimes that means people get to push me over. I believe in karma. What goes around comes around. And I'm turning 29. If by now I don't know how to understand and cope with people's different personalities, I'll never learn. But like I said, I'm a nice guy. I am generous to my friends or to people I'd like to become friends with. I give way to other people in lines, in almost anything (unless it's related with money). I share my things, my food, my clothes, sometimes cash (but I don't lend more than 100 bucks to people unless I trust that person).

NAUGHTY. Call him what you want, but Engel's still a man. I sometimes let my disco stick do the thinking. I'm sometimes weak. Nuff said.

9 comments:

The Princess Boy said...

Naks.. may pagpapakilala..

Yeah, I can tell you're a nice guy.. :D
It figures, you have lots of friends.

JR said...

Hoshet! Parang binabasa ko ang sarili ko sa post mo - kaya lang ingles! hahaha

Anonymous said...

parang ako lang din. :|
hahaha

Mugen said...

Writers (specially if he or she is a very good one) know how to twist or exaggerate some facts about themselves to make them sound more likeable. Giving off a different impression to their readers that are far from who they really are in real life.

Friend, true writers never have to twist facts or exaggerate details just to sound authoritative. The best writers rely on credibility. The best written essays were driven by the impulse to speak the truth.

BTW, believe it or not, your character speaks in your stories.

Cheers! =)

Lone wolf Milch said...

we have something in common ako quiet din di ako yung life of the party.

namimisintepret din akong suplado kasi di ako palabati na tao. pero shy lang talaga ako

and nice guy kasi wala ako kaaway

Rah said...

I don't think this is the real you. Could it be that you're only exaggerating this a bit? :) Kidding :)

Peter said...

We'd take you for whatever you are. Have a nice day Engel.

Nishi said...

sakto lang naman sa impression sa akin.

imsonotconio said...

well i think ur a nice guy naman