blessed_shaula

Out of nowhere, I decided to find out for myself what reputation would I leave to the world should I die tomorrow. I googled my own name then. There are only two traces that could tell something about me in the cyber world. I was kind of disappointed. First, it says I am nurse. Second, it says I am board topnotcher for the 2008 Midwifery exam. There’s got to be more… but there was none.

Having a reputation as a nurse and a midwife is just fine. But is that all I could be? I am thinking, I wanted to leave behind something greater. I am not after fame or legendary worldwide recognition though. I just want a legacy that would contribute to the entire human race. I want this life that God has given me to matter by inspiring people and helping them in whatever way I could possibly do.

If someone would write my biography, what would it contain? How would my life story affect the person reading it? Would it be worth reading or would it be just another boring or sad story?

How about if I start writing the first few pages of my biography and see for myself how it would appeal to me? Sounds like a wonderful idea! Maybe I should set aside a few moments for writing every day until I finish it. I guess this would basically mean I will write every single day until the day I die. Why not? It’s just like doing my daily journal.

According to my research, these are the questions that would be helpful on writing a biography:

What makes this person special or interesting?

What kind of effect did he or she have on the world? other people?

What are the adjectives you would most use to describe the person?

What examples from their life illustrate those qualities?

What events shaped or changed this person’s life?

Did he or she overcome obstacles? Take risks? Get lucky?

Would the world be better or worse if this person hadn’t lived? How and why?

I suppose writing my own biography is not that easy. It could be accurate but a third person’s point of view is still essential.

Anyway, the last question is a million dollar question! Would the world be better or worse if I hadn’t lived? This is like answering a Ms. Universe beauty pageant question on the finals night. If I am going to answer this right now… hmmm…my goodness… this is tougher than I thought! Whew! Can I call a friend please? Haha!