One of my friends itnroduced the song "Do I make you proud" by Taylor Hicks. The song is very nice. It reminds me of those people who helped me shine like a star.

Then, i've decided to make something out of the song..

This is a letter to all who have made positive changes in my life.

--oOo--

I've never been
The one to raise my hand
That was not me
And now that's who I am

--oOo--

When the teacher asks a question, I really wouldn’t bother to think of an answer and raise my hand. I’d just remain silent, as if no one’s there, as if I am alone in a four-walled room.

And if an answer would pop out of my head, it would remain unspoken because I would never raise my hand and let myself be heard. Before answering, I would have second thoughts. Is my answer right or wrong? What if it’s wrong and everybody would laugh at me? Ah, that would really be embarrassing, especially that my crush is there. I couldn’t afford to commit a mistake in front of him, even though he really doesn’t give a damn about me.

Passive, an adjective that would describe me... before.

In group works, I’d just do the task that was assigned to me. I’d never complain, even though my assigned task is harder than the tasks that were assigned to the other members, because I fear that they would exclude me from the group.

Shy as I am, I don’t talk to someone I don’t know. Even a simple smile couldn’t be often. I wouldn’t utter a word.

Introvert, that’s what I am… before.

--oOo--


Because of you
I am standing tall
My heart is full
Of endless gratitude
You were the one
The one to guide me through
Now I can see
And I believe
It's only just beginning


--oOo--


Then, you came.
You said that fear is just false evidence appearing real. You told me that I should not let my fear control me, that I should trust God because with him, I could reach the top.
You encouraged me to win a lot of friends.
You persuaded me to stand up on what I think is right, that I should not let myself belittled.
And you taught me how to stand up whenever I fall.


--oOo--


This is what we dream about
But the only question with me now
Is do I make you proud?
Stronger than I've ever been now
Never been afraid of standing out
Do I make you proud?

--oOo--

You know what? I’ve changed a lot.
I now raise my hands and answer the teacher with confidence. And, I’m proud to tell you that I was the 4th Dean’s Lister last semester!
I now have lots and lots of friends who love and care for me.
I join a lot of community service and participate in nation building. One of our activities was even featured in the newspaper!
Now, I’m not afraid to speak out. I always want my voice to be heard.

--oOo--

I guess I've learned
To question is to grow,
That you still have faith,
Is all I need to know,

--oOo--


Now, I start to observe the things around me. I get curious on how this came up or how one thing is made. Because of this, I get to learn new things every day.
I know that I can reach the top, because you never lose faith in me. You are always there to catch me when I fall.


--oOo--

I've learned to love,
My selfish part of me,
And I've learned to
Walk on the road I believe.

--oOo--

I can now make decisions on my own. I now weigh things before saying or doing something. I can now be trusted with big responsibilities. I have grown!


--oOo--


Everybody needs to rise up
Everybody needs to be loved
To be loved
Everybody need to rise on
Everybody needs to be loved, to be loved

--oOo--


These are just few of the positive changes that you have made in my life. Let’s spend some time together! You’ll know the other changes that you have made, that I can’t put to words.


I love you and I miss you! =)