life as an alum

I have often found myself having the most exciting day. Then, as I said it out loud, I realized it wasn’t as interesting as I originally thought. I have come to the conclusion that I’m not the only one who has felt like that. I’ve noticed other people feel like they don’t have anything interesting to mention. I was talking to one of my best friends and asked her what she had been up to. She replied, “Oh nothing interesting, I guess. The usual.” Once I got her to give me a real answer I was wondering what her definition of boring was? I found what she had to say to be captivating because she was so fascinated with what she was talking about.

I wasn’t expecting her to say she spontaneously decided to sky dive, but if everyday was like an action movie it would be considered mundane to have the most exciting story to tell. What is wrong with the everyday things? If it were not for those days we wouldn’t enjoy those more “exciting” days. I guess it’s all about perspective. What might seem boring to you might be interesting to someone else. I think it is important to be able to tell your everyday life with excitement. I’m not saying to embellish because there are only so many ways you can make doing laundry sound exciting, but instead tell your story with confidence. If you have a good attitude about the “usual” it is amazing how refreshing it is for others to hear something from a positive outlook. 

Do you ever wonder how are you presenting yourself to others? I think it is crucial to be able to tell your story in a captivating way for the listener. You should never downplay yourself or your accomplishments. I’m not saying to be egocentric, but instead define and deliver your unique message.