Daisy Shoes
First impressions.
First impressions depending on the situation can be very important. In some cases, it could be the deciding factor of whether or not you plan on interacting with that individual ever again.
The majority of times in my life, I have never cared what other people think of me. Didn't care if they liked me. Didn't care if they approved of my looks or my personality. Just didn't care. And it wasn't from an arrogant standpoint or anything - it's not like I think I am better than anybody else. Everyone has their own unique gifts that they offer.
Lately though I have found myself caring what people think. Not all people. A grouping of people I guess. People who I interact with on a daily basis. Different people from different parts of my life.
What do they think of me?
What kind of impression have I left with them?
Am I somebody that they want to continue to interact with?
It's hard having that vulnerable feeling and caring about what someone else might think of you. I'm not just talking about any old person - I am talking about people who really matter to you. It's even harder to not fall back onto my old habits of putting up a wall - so that I don't ever have to be exposed.
Maybe it's because I am getting older. Another birthday coming and wondering about what type of an impression am I leaving in the world. Hopefully it's a good one. Hopefully the thought of me brings a smile to that person's face - even if it's a little smile like when you see a cute pair of black heels with a little white daisy on them.
"Looking back, you realize that a very special person passed briefly through your life, and that person was you. It is not too late to become that person again."
Robert Brault
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