Neftali's Introduction (In hopes that no one will read it)

Hello.

My name’s Neftali Escolastico Liranzo (I know, my parents deserve the Nobel Price for creatively naming a child…). I was born on November 17^th, 1992 in Tenares – a small town in the “Hermanas Mirabal” province. As a child, I was very timid, reserved, and guarded. I spent most of my time in my room, doing homework (apparently, I used up all of my desire to do homework during my childhood because I completely and absolutely abhor doing homework now that I am, questionably and debatably, an adult). When I was in my senior year of high school, I didn’t know what I wanted to major in in college. I wanted to become a science teacher as I loved and understood science, and, according to my classmates, I was good at explaining it to them. But my parents didn’t want me to be a teacher, so I decided to please them (advice: never listen to your parents… joking…). By the time I graduated high school, I was taking a computer class at a local technological school, and I was doing really well in it. I then got the idea that perhaps I was destined to be an IT major. I enrolled in the Computer Science major UASD offers at the extension in SFM. I was doing really well in my studies, but I wasn’t happy. I felt miserable (insert dramatic music), I dreaded going to class, I wanted out of that major or to be run over by a truck.

I was 19 when I got a phone call from someone offering me a job position at a software developing company. The person said they were interested in my computer skills and that my profile matched that of the person they desired for the position at the company. The only problem was that I lived in Tenares, and if I was interested in the job offer, I had to relocate to Santo Domingo. I took some time to think about it and came to the conclusion that although I hated my major, and I was miserable in it, I could use my misery strategically and make money out it. There’s a difference between being sad and broke and being sad, but making money out of your sadness (Be sad, but be smart!). So, I moved to Santo Domingo and started working in the customer support department of a software developing company whose name I’ll keep to myself.

After a year and a couple of months working in that company, I decided that I had exploited my misery enough, and it was time for me to move on. I quit my job, I changed careers, and started to take small steps towards a happier and much healthier place for me. I started studying Modern Languages here in Santo Domingo in 2015, and I have enjoyed and loved every single day of it (a partial lie 😊).

I am still a very shy and guarded person, but I’m working on being better at socializing. As for my hobbies; they’re basic and simple. I enjoy reading. I am an avid reader. I read every single day for at least an hour. I’m not the kind of person who thinks “OMG, look at me and see how quirky and different I am because I read”. I’m just very passionate about literature and reading helps me cope with everyday life. I also enjoy watching tv series, movies, hanging out with friends, and going to restaurants (I love Mexican food). I cherish every moment I get to spend with my family, that is, when they’re not getting on my nerves (joking, I love my fam).

I am a very nice and simple guy. Some people think I’m a pretentious prick, but I’m not. I’m just very shy and guarded, and sometimes that makes me come across as unfriendly.

I know this was a very clunky and badly written introduction, but it is a manifestation of who I am. I hope I’ll get to make new friends in this class and learn new things.

Now, I’ll shut up. Wait, I’m not talking to shut up… I’ll stop writing… Bye.