A Certain Mechanism

I never really thought I'm a genius.

No. Specifically, lately the thought of that has gradually faded away.

It would be a lie to say I never have had the thought of being a genius. Everyone probably has had the same thought at least once throughout their life.

The same goes for me, when I was younger I was able to get great results in exam without giving much effort and thought "I must be a genius.".

Not exactly 'genius' but something like academically smart. Since I knew if I was a genius I'd be achieving something more crazy anyway but you get the point.

After growing up though, I just wasn't able to get good results anymore. I only get 'not so bad' results.

Since then, the thought of not being smart sinked in. But it's not like I put much effort anyways. So, I can't say that I'm not smart. It's just that I'm not able to get good results without studying.

To prove this, I got a B in physics when I studied last minute. So I could probably get an A if I put in a bit more effort. Or that's what I'd like to think.

The thing is it is nothing more than speculations. Sure I might actually get it but the thing is I don't.

I never actually put in much effort even though I think I can actually do it. It's not like I don't study at all but I just don't push myself that hard.

The reason for that is because when I put in effort, I'm responsible for the results. Let's say I actually push myself and I didn't get an A, then that would prove that I'm just not smart. And that would definitely shatter my confidence.

So overtime I developed a certain mechanism to not take responsibilities in whatever I do. The way is I never actually put my heart into something. Including in relationships and hobbies.

I don't take responsibility in my words with others. I don't push myself when training sports. I don't try my best to be close to others. Or you could say, I do things 'half-heartedly.'

Maybe it's considered boorish but it's just the way it is you know. Can't actually blame me right? Haha.

Anyway, that's how I have been living my life recently. Doing things without commiting to it. Talking to people just because without actually any attachments.

The mechanism i built is to protect my peace and comfort while also damaging my sanity.

Not like in an edgy "You don't understand my suffering." way though. I just don't feel emotions that strongly.

Welp, that was a long ass elaboration.

I sorted out these thoughts all while going through my daily school activities. I've always messy thoughts about this so I just decided to sort it out today.

Anyway I'm currently lying in my bed with closed eyes. I tried to finish sorting out my thoughts before taking a nap.

Like always, I had an exhausting day. I just finished classes at 5.30 p.m. I also slept late last night so it affected my concentration in classes.

"Haaaaahhhh…." I let out a sigh after having finally being able to relax.

Then after a while I started lose consciousness and fell into slumber.