Saturday was an unforgettable day. For the first Homecoming that I've ever went to, it was a great experience. Not only did I have a fun night with my friends, but I also found myself on the headline of the sports section in the Troy Times newspaper. When I saw the picture of myself, I was astonished and exuberant. I felt over-prideful and swaggering. After all, it's not every day that you see yourself in a newspaper that is circulating in a city of 83 000 people! I shared it on Facebook and Twitter, and received many likes and heartwarming comments. Yes, it was a great personal accomplishment, but I found it much more enjoyable when I shared my achievements with my friends and family. They share their enjoyment in my success, and I am very thankful that they are a part of my life. My uncle commented, "Take it all the way to the top Vincent!!!!" My mom's friends were calling her, and everyone was congratulating me! It's important to get that kind of confidence boost, especially with the States tournament coming up in a few days! Ego may have a negative connotation, but it undoubtedly plays a great role in anyone's confidence and spirit.
Reputation is part of a person, although intangible. It is a person's name, identity, prestige, and standing in society. A person's reputation is built on his/her actions, words, and thoughts. However, a person’s reputation only exists due to other people’s judgments and opinions. Without society, reputation ceases to exist. In my personal example, I felt that my reputation rose only because others gave acknowledgement to my success. In "The Crucible," John Proctor and Reverend Parris fear for their reputation in society when they refuse to allow the society to know their dark secrets. However, they don't realize that a part of their life and reputation lives with society; they are and always will be forever intertwined.
Congrats! That is awesome!
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