Ways of Spending a Week - Essay Example

I tried to engage three people in general conversations such as politics, sports, and movies. Of the three two didn’t amount to much but one, a colleague at work, seemed to amount to something. I actually summoned the courage to ask for her phone number without feeling as if I was crossing the line. At the close of the day, I did not remember the two failed conversations, but I was happy I could make a friend.

Wednesday

Besides giving and receiving genuine compliments, I challenged one of my classmates to a dual of the chase, and to my surprise; I won two out of the three games we played. This boosted my self-image.

Thursday

I said ‘NO’ to a colleague, who was asking for my time, since I had other commitments at that particular time, and I did not feel guilty about it. And as much as I thought he would be disappointed in me, he wasn’t.

Friday

I was broke, but I summoned the courage to borrow some money from a colleague without feeling embarrassed about it. I actually accepted that I am not more respectable just because I appear self-sufficient.

Saturday

I attended a staff party that involved taking alcoholic drinks and dancing. I did not take any alcohol despite the pressure, and I realized that they did not mind it; in fact, they thought it was respectable to stand by my principles.