1 The change in Misty

Misty grew up in a big family. It was a wholesome but rather conservative family. Each person a character of their own. When she's at home, they never left the house as they were either played with each other or watched over the younger ones. Neither was above the other. Each sibling was favored in their own little way. Funny enough each were scolded for each one's fault as each one should watch over the rest. The fault of one is the fault of all. However, the recognition of one is not an applaud for all. To put it simply, each one should pull their own weight to ensure that no one gets left behind. Still, it is known that a person's accolades is their own effort unless it is evident that another has given effort to earn any recognition.

Misty used to be a bubbly little thing. She's always been petite and happy. Her small physique did not stop her from acquiring the attention of many as she was indeed a well rounded individual. As a little girl. she was always the star of the show. She was always applauded and was always in the limelight. The main role for any event or presentation would always be lead by Misty. For whatever performance it could be, Misty was always the highlight. Her melodic voice is but a nightingale that captures all ears. Her movements was always graceful and delicate as that of a ballerina. Her eye-body coordination was unparalleled as evident with in her sports recognitions. Her arguments and points during debates are without loopholes that none can counter them. More than these, it is her smile that sets her apart. Her smile is one so unique that it captivates those who sees it.

She took part as the main princess in their play which was not your run in a mill show. This was a grand performance that was garnered praises from critics and enthusiasts alike. She not only acted the part was indeed the princess - a delicate little thing that was good in everything. She was not a diamond in the rough but already a sparkling pearl that has already come of its shell.

More than being graceful, she has also taken over sports. Misty was also known to be good in volleyball, softball, and triathlon. She's very well coordinated. She has enabled her team to win several awards. She has even acquired the first place in several marathons and triathlons -a mixture of running, cycling, and swimming. Her small stature was not a hindrance as she made her spikes or reached the finish line first on land or on water. It didn't affect if she was on the pool or on the sea.

Apart from the art and physical abilities, she has also been good with words. Her control of the discourse has been spectacular. Misty was been a master in debate, wherein she can turn the pillar of strength into your pitfall. She was not just a fault finder nor good with flowery words as her means to debate was not only to destroy the opponents arguments. Her points were always without fault nor flaw. Each argument was built on facts and constructed with diction that even an opponent can find a possible loophole, the construction was too impeccable that one could only agree. She was too good that even she could even make any lawyer run for his money.

For whatever type of performance, even done half-heartedly, it would always be the best. None can compare to her voice, dance, debate, and acting. She had won award after award. Her table would be too cluttered with the awards she has received. She had all the certificates neatly filed in binders. All the medals and awards, big or small, are up on display. There was just too much that her table can hold. No matter how good one is with organizing, her space was just not enough to contain all the recognition that was given to her by her peers, her mentors, and her superiors. There was just too much accolades that she even made a make shift shelf on her desk just to make several levels.

Won't it be nice if the lead of this story was that perfect. If only she was perfect apart from a bit of quirks or oddities here or here. This is not the case though. Something in Misty had evolved that made her change. This would not be who she is or who she will be. The perfection of yesteryears was something that would only be for the past. It is not really an old wound that she would prefer not to unearth. It is just how things are and how she preferred to be.

No matter how bright her history was, Misty seemed to have outgrown this. For whatever reason, Misty did not end up at the center of attention. She preferred the comfort being by herself. She has grown to love the old art of calligraphy. She was fascinated with the old craft of writing letters and with how each stroke would mean something. She's been quite enamored with knowing, choosing, and using, which specific pen is fit for a particular type of paper. As she started using dip pens and fountain pens, she has then became more critical with the ink. Calligraphy and doodling has consumed most of her time.

Apart from the ancient art of letter writing, Misty's hands was kept busy by writing stories. She has always kept herself indulged with writing stories for her friends. Back then, she would be writing adult filled stories of her friends and their respective idols. It would normally start as an innocent love but would turn into a ravenous, heated, and passionate encounter amongst the characters themselves.

From being the center of attention, Misty ended high school in the center of her own little world. Misty started as a star but preferred to write about stars and many ways that that she could write a word.