I'm Shy Because I'm Afraid...
Everyone that knows me labels me as shy and quiet, cute and sweet and the odd time I got stuck up and rude(this would usually be from someone who had never met me before and mostly when I was younger), my whole life I've been this way. I would never voluntarily raise my hand in class and presentations gave me the jitters, I would rarely speak unless spoken to and heaven forbid if someone ever confronted me with anything more than happiness. I have many many aquaintances but I don't let many people close to me. I don't know how to properly express myself and it worries me in social situations so it's easier to keep quiet.
I'm afraid because I don't want you to see who I think I am, I'm not comfortable with myself. In reality my shyness covers up these insecurities. I don't feel like I have anything to contribute to a conversation, so I don't talk. I fear judgement so I keep thoughts to myself and the worst of all is a fear of being wrong.
There is one thought that keeps me going though, stronger than I would be able to if I allowed myself to receed into the depths of my mind and sadly I only learned it not too long ago. I figure if I remember this it will help me to be all I want to be despite being so shy.