The Me I Always Wanted to Be

In order to unravel the question who is the me I have always wanted to be, I imagined myself in a realistic scenario. In this scenario a new student was coming to Parish and she stopped one of my friends in the hall. She pointed to me across the room and said, "So tell me what's the deal with that girl Emily Sher, What is she like?" I then interpreted this question as what reputation do I want to have amongst my peers. I would hope that my friend would answer this question describing me with the following similar characteristics. 

1. Approachable - It is important to me that people view me as someone who is extremely friendly and not hard to talk to or relate to. This quality allows one to have many different groups of friends which I feel is very important to have.

2. Genuine - I think that being considered genuine is also a great quality to have. Being known as someone who is honest and just overall a great well-rounded person is something that we should all strive to be. 

3. Smart - In this particular context being smart has a couple different meanings. Of course the obvious is I would want others to view me as someone who is a good student in school and also intelligent. However, I also think the word smart relates to  being considered responsible. Those who make smart and responsible decisions are people who I typically respect and admire. 

4. Balance - Having balance within ones life is also an important attribute. Between school, dance and community service, it is difficult to find time to spend with my family in friends. However, over the years I have learned to prioritize and make the time to spend with those who are extremely important to me. Living a balanced and healthy lifestyle can be difficult, but I think it is vital in order to live a happy life. 

5. Happy - I think that is important for people to see me as a happy individual. I strive to smile and laugh at every opportunity possible because life is too short not to enjoy it. Being happy and positive are important in that it can have a profound effect on those around you. No one likes to be around a "negative Nelly" therefore showing that you care and are making an effort to be as positive as possible is an attractive feature. 

In conclusion, not only would I want my peers to respect me for the above characteristics, but I would also hope that my family, teachers, and other adult influences see me in a similar positive way.