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Shy
Oh, how I recognize this situation.
People tend not to believe it, but I am rather shy. I really am.
I am pretty good in hiding by talking a lot, but when it really matters and it is not for 'business', I am a little shy girl.
Ask me to speech in front of 100 people, and it probably won't be a problem. Ask me to talk one-to-one and I'd hesitate.
This is probably why I like the idea of speed-dating (for business): you have to do it, there is no choice.
It's like standing before the benji-jump with your feet tied to the cord: going back is rather impossible.
I hate receptions or drinks before or after lectures: there is always the choice of hiding. Of not mingling. Of just drinking something without talking.
I remember going to Israel with the same idea: I HAD to do it. I had to overcome this fear.
And it could only be done by leaving on my own, and being faced by problems that only knew one way: solving them.
There was nobody to pick me up at the airport, nobody that would help me find an apartment, or to guide me in finding my way around.
But there was also nobody to judge me on who I was.
Life as a new start.
I learned a lot, and these days, I find myself on these situations where I am much more easy than before.
Where I start talking to people, and I push my limits.
Easier than before.
But still, when it comes to real personal stuff, I'll hesitate...
Posted on December 11, 2005
in Living in Belgium, Living in Israel
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Do you ? ;)
Posted by promethee | December 12, 2005 3:07 PMbq. I remember going to Israel with the same idea: I HAD to do it. I had to overcome this fear. And it could only be done by leaving on my own, and being faced by problems that only knew one way: solving them. There was nobody to pick me up at the airport, nobody that would help me find an apartment, or to guide me in finding my way around. But there was also nobody to judge me on who I was. Life as a new start.
Heh.. that's brave. I wouldn't mind doing the same thing one day. I'd love to spend some time in remote parts of Tibet or Mongolia. That would be life-changing experiences.
Posted by Khaira | December 14, 2005 4:53 PM@Khaira: Go for it. I read a story about a German girl that became a de-miner (or something like that) . She travelled Mongolia on a horde by herself. Wonderful story. Should read it!
Posted by ine | December 14, 2005 5:13 PMA de-miner...
*getting ideas* :)
Well, I'm gonna travel to Cambodia and other parts of Southeast Asia next year. See how it goes.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/3273033.stm
Hehe
Posted by Kris Khaira | December 15, 2005 5:40 PMHaaj,
Voel je jezelf geen Zittend Eendje?
Posted by maharal | February 23, 2006 9:24 AM