Am I Famous or Just a Regular Girl?

This is a funny incident that happened recently. My senior and close friend, whom we'll call A, was talking to a boy from her class. A and her friends were quarreling over some issue, and A was scolding the boy without him saying anything back. He just looked at me, who was standing behind A, and broke the silence with a thoughtful question:

“Tell A that I’m sincere and it’s not my mistake. Why are you insulting me in front of my junior? I know her. Her name is ___, and she is topper and opted non-medical.”

That single sentence made me laugh, but it was also a reminder of how bizarre it can be when fame intersects with everyday life. A, who perceived me as somewhat famous, asked me to pass this on to the boy. It was a humorous situation, but it also made me reflect on the nature of fame and privacy.

The Pressure of Fame

No, and no matter how "famous" one becomes, they should never allow themselves to feel famous. When you start feeling famous, you begin to feel the pressure of trying to please the masses rather than yourself. Regular people who are not famous begin to feel like nuisances when they try to get in touch with you. The pressure can be overwhelming, and eventually, you may start to lose your sense of self.

Becoming an Actor

While becoming an actor is one of my dreams, the reality is quite different. If I were a celebrity, I wouldn't even have the time to answer questions on Quora; I would be busy somewhere, shooting a film. Despite the dreams, I feel like a regular person who values privacy. The idea of fame is intriguing, but I don't find it relevant to my daily life.

Virtual vs. Real Life

I almost don't know how to answer the question of whether I consider myself famous. To me, fame is like agreeing to lose all my virtual privacy. I'm not a celebrity by any means. I'm just a seventeen-year-old girl who does acting and modeling for big companies and has been in a couple of movies.

I lead a regular life filled with normal activities. I have a crush on a guy I can never have, I listen to K-pop, American pop, and sometimes rap music. I rarely curse and wish to be skinnier. As a seventeen-year-old girl, I'm practically as normal as they come. I wouldn't consider myself famous; instead, I consider myself lucky to have experienced everything I have done.

The Value of Anonymity

I do feel lucky, and I wouldn't change my life. I certainly wouldn't brag about it either. In the real world, my experiences don't translate to my virtual world. My virtual friends don’t want to hear about how I just made dinner, and my in-person friends don’t need to hear about how I botch the daily SAT question. It’s important to maintain a balance between the two.

Perception is reality in the end. It doesn’t matter what you think of yourself; what matters is how others perceive you. Whether you are seen as famous or not, the key is to be your genuine self, embracing both the advantages and the drawbacks that come with that perception.