all i've got here is my pride

if you ask anyone who knows me about what i'm like, one of the things they'll tell you is that i'm proud - sometimes too proud for my own good. and some people will say that sometimes, or most of the time, it gets to my head.

yeah, sure, i've accepted that definition of me; in fact, i endorse it. i say, too much pride is better than an absolute zero confidence.

that doesn't mean i'm not humble, though; in fact, lately i've learned to give the spotlight to those who truly deserve it, telling them to "savor the moment", because in all honesty, they really should if they deserve to. i acknowledge bragging rights to those who have them.

i seriously think that pride is a key human element. you just can't allow people to walk all over you and your pride - without even just a little sense of pride, you'd be no better off than an animal. you are a human being, you have good qualities somewhere in there, and it's your job to take those good qualities and display them like the trophies they are. just don't overdo it.

as for me, i inherited my overflowing pride from my parents, most especially my father - he's just a very accomplished man, and the stories he tells about his own father make me feel that i'm part of a legacy that is, to quote my idol, reeking with awesomeness. i also have great company and they contribute to my pride and confidence. i also have dreams; the career path i dream of taking requires me to always keep my chin up.

so, there. take your pride, stick it where the sun shines, and make sure to back it up always.