I love accomplishments. I love having that satisfying feeling that I have achieved something. I love having that sense of fulfillment when I complete something. But I am not a bragger. When I achieved good grades (although some may say they were GREAT grades) I didn’t go running my mouth about them. I told my husband and left it at that. I even got a little embarrassed a few times when he passed along the information about my good grades to his parents.
So why in the hell does it bother me when other people brag about what they have accomplished?! Especially on social media?! I know some feel that it’s not “real” until you post it on Facebook. But I just can’t get beyond the fact that it bothers me so much. Of course I am proud of each of my friends who achieve good grades, win a case as a Rule 38 student, just got a call back for a possible job. I would love to hear all about it. I think what annoys me most is 1) the posting on Facebook of that accomplishment and 2) that fact that I didn’t need validation from anyone else so why would they?
I am sure it’s just me and my own inner-struggle with something? Maybe self-doubt? Maybe envy? Maybe jealousy? Maybe the thought that people don’t think I am intelligent since none of my academic achievements are posted on Facebook? I am not sure. Maybe it’s a sign that I need to delete my Facebook and not be so put off about others need to brag.
This post brought to you by the increasing number of graduation photos filling up my Facebook News Feed.
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These are the same people who will go on to sign “Esq.” after their own names… and then write “Attorney at Law” right underneath… on a happy birthday card.
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Ha, ha, ha, ha! I can totally see a few of them doing that. One went so far as to post a “survey” to Facebook asking whether his graduation invite should read “Esq.” or “J.D.?”
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