First Impression? Try Again.

Lately i've been getting told alot, "Wow, you know you're really smart Tawnya." 

ummmm.......WTF?

This isn't the first time i've sat shanking my head and thinking to myself, "Oh Tawn, what first impressions are you possibly giving to people that cause them to be dumbfounded by your intelligence?..."

As shocked i am to receive such a compliment, i take it with stride and run with it.

I grew up being extremely shy so it's fair to say i have observed many people in my life and have become very good at reading people. I can see ones insecurities, their lies, their worries, their happiness..exc. Facial expressions are abundant in people and its incredible how when paying close attention, you begin to notice how often people speak greatly with their eyes and how much more meaningful their words become. I feel that my years of being a listener have really blessed me to get to know the inner depth of people and in turn, it's allowed me to become more accepting and relateable to them. My love for people is astronomical and everyday becomes such a greater joy because i never know who's going to walk into my life and change, teach or advise me on something new and it's definitely become one of my finest reasons to wake up in the morning.

As for me, my first impression may not be the most graceful, wise or flat out honest interpretation of who i am but I appreciate those who go beyond their first thoughts and get to know me.  :)

Forgive me, for my childhood was silent which leaves me saturated in awkwardness and incompetence.