Being in a new school on the first day isn't so bad. But when you're an introvert, it is that bad.
Don't get me wrong. I love to play. My problem was just communication. I was so shy, it was like I was scared of talking. To adults that is. So, on the play ground, I'm a very social child. In the class, I might as well be deaf, dumb, and maybe blind. As you may have assumed, I caught my teacher's attention really fast.
" Good morning class. You're all welcome from your summer breaks. We do have a new student in our midst. Pi? Could you please come forward and introduce yourself to the class? ". No. No. This cannot be happening, I think as I raise my gaze from my table. I had no intention of being noticed, but, oh well. There goes my camouflage.
I rose from my seat and slowly walked towards the front. I stood in front of the class, unable to raise my head, unable to say anything. If you were looking for a practical example of graveyard silence, this class was perfect. Oh my God. "Okay...Well..." He cleared his throat and continued. " Class, this is pi Zeke, a transfer student who will be continuing the rest of the term with us. Pi, I'm your class teacher, Mr Khan. If you need anything, let me know". I nodded and walked back to my seat at the back. I didn't mean to make it awkward, but I couldn't bring myself to talk in front of an audience. I only knew how to play in front of an audience. Anyway, class had to continue. "Okay class, back to our studies. Since you've been on break, I think we need to revise some things we studied from last term. Starting with English, let's go back to what pronouns are... "
" RING!!! " .Music to my ears. It was time for recess. Every students dream. Particularly mine because it meant some alone time. Not that I enjoyed it. I hated it. Putting myself out there was difficult. I was barely ten for crying out loud. "Hey". I know that voice. It was Mr Khan. I was currently seated under one of the trees in the school compound. I was invincible. Apparently not to him though. "Care if I joined you?" I nodded my response. He sat beside me on the floor. "You seem to have one of the worst first day shyness I've ever seen. Is it just because it's your first day? ". He asked. Oh I wish." You don't talk much do you?. Well, If you need anything, I'll be glad to help you. Just reach out okay? " " Okay". He smiled and left. Well, what do you know? Not a bad first day after all. I actually talked for a change.
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LIFE OF PI (Still Editing)
HumorIt's actually a movie I heard of from a friend. A boy named PI who's childhood was a tad bit difficult. Don't worry, I've watched it enough. It just makes you wonder why sometimes, parents fail to see from from a child's perspective. ...
