I had one job. Just act normal. That's it. Not become a superhero. Not perform stunts. Just be normal. Unfortunately, I ignored my own advice. So there was this girl I liked. And one day during break, she was sitting with her friends. This was my moment. At least, that's what I thought. A few of my friends were nearby, and one of them said, "Go and impress her." Now, a smart person would have walked over and started a conversation. I am not that smart person. Instead, I decided to show off. There was a low wall nearby. Nothing crazy. Just high enough to make a bad decision look interesting. I took a few steps back. My friends started watching. My crush looked over. Everything was going according to plan. Until it wasn't. I jumped. For about one second, I felt like a movie star. Then my foot slipped. Omo. The landing was so bad, even gravity looked impressed. I didn't just fall. I fell with commitment. My dignity hit the ground before I did. The entire place went silent. Then came the laughter. The kind of laughter that lets you know people will remember this for years. I stood up quickly and acted like nothing happened. Meanwhile, my ankle, my pride, and my future were all filing separate complaints. At that point... I knew I was finished. The worst part? My crush walked over. Not to check on me. To ask if I was trying to do a challenge. A challenge. That's what she thought that was. Looking back, it's hilarious. At the time? I was considering witness protection. Moral of the story: Confidence is attractive. Unnecessary acrobatics are not. But I can't be the only one, right? 😭 What's the most embarrassing thing you've ever done to impress someone?
