I asked my dear friend to wrote what she could recall about me in High School. She is the only friend I have that has known me that long. So I wondered how she perceived me back then. It's pretty insightful for me because I didn't realize I was the way she described me. So, does anyone else have a friend that would write about how you were in school or college? Here is what my friend wrote:
David and Goliath
The person you all know and love first sauntered into my life as David. He was a slight character, rather shy and, to me, obviously uncomfortable in his own skin. I didn't know then what I know now but if I had, it wouldn't have changed my opinion of him in the slightest, perhaps only making me more arduous.
I suppose I should introduce myself, and give a little background. In high school I was a large girl, struggling with the awakenings of bisexuality and head over heels in lust for a guy called David. I found him sweet, a little geeky, retiring but with a wicked sense of humour. I would do anything to make him laugh, regularly making a fool of myself in the process. But his stifled giggle was infectious and I spent a lot of time around him smiling. The poor guy was oblivious to my intentions, even when I fondled his leg in an attempt to get him to notice me. I know, I tried too hard.
My attentions turned elsewhere eventually, but I never lost sight of David through school and always held a flame for him, should he ever reciprocate the interest. Sadly, he never did and we lost contact after high school, both of us whisked off into the new lives of college, and for me University and teaching. But I never forgot David.
Years later, through the wonder that is Facebook, I searched for David and found nothing. Periodically I'd enter his name in the search bar and my heart would sink every time it came up empty. I finally hit upon the idea of just searching for his surname, and I hit upon a photograph of a very attractive, but very familiar female. Imagine my surprise when after some time of staring inot 'Keaira's' eyes, I recognised her as my David, in a different incarnation.
It seemed that everything slotted right into place immediately. Here was the reason why David was so retiring, so reticent and uninterested. David was wrapped up in his own world of trying to come to terms with being born in the wrong body. I felt complete empathy with Keaira, having been through my own struggles. I messaged the attractive young lady and was delighted to find that 'David' was now Keaira and I'd found the wonderful soul I remembered so fondly. To say that there is complete acceptance is an understatement, I champion every move Keaira makes towards becoming more comfortable in her skin. I only wish we were still on the same continent so I could hug her through every little triumph and tribulation.
I suppose the point of all this spiel is this: I'm Keaira's oldest friend, the closest she has to high school roots, and I love her very dearly. I volunteered to write this piece because I know Keaira has talked about me to her friends and supporters and I wanted to introduce myself formally. So, here I am, the crazy woman in the UK who cheers every time Keaira uses the woman's rest room!
I wont lie that was such a beautiful letter a tear went down my face because i can relate :) :)
Quote from: LilKittyCatZoey on July 21, 2011, 02:05:51 PM
I wont lie that was such a beautiful letter a tear went down my face because i can relate :) :)
*hugs*
I just didn't realize that so much of how I felt showed when others looked at me. I tried really really hard to just blend in but I was a total failure at that. lol.
Awe :'( *Huggs*
Quote from: Keaira on July 22, 2011, 12:49:36 AM
*hugs*
I just didn't realize that so much of how I felt showed when others looked at me. I tried really really hard to just blend in but I was a total failure at that. lol.
Hey it happens even i smiled people say i was depressed :-\ :-\ we all have those moments but i am glad you kept your high school friends
*HUGIZZ*
Sweet letter.