Limelight At Random.

For someone who loves a low-profile lifestyle, I don’t even know what my first reaction would be if I suddenly became famous. Maybe I’d be excited at first, hearing people scream my name as I walk by, taking a few photos, and soaking in the attention just to see what it feels like. But honestly, I doubt I’d last more than a day with it. Like I said, I’m not the spotlight kind of person. Fame sounds super exciting when you think about all the flashy perks it comes with; the opportunities, the recognition, the chance to be someone people look up to for good. When someone becomes famous for something positive, their words start to carry more weight, and their opinions begin to shape conversations. A lot of good things might come with it. But as I’ve learned, there’s always a price that comes with every lifestyle you choose. There’s always something you sacrifice when you start getting the dream life you thought you wanted. *Except this time, fame isn’t actually what I want*.  To suddenly become famous without any warning feels like going on a long journey without making the necessary plans. You might succeed, but the chances are slim. Personally, I don’t think I’d survive long in a famous lifestyle. It’s different for people who’ve always wanted the spotlight, they prepare for it, they build for it, and when fame finally arrives, they’re ready to step into it. I’ve always preferred staying behind the scenes. The thing about fame is that people’s expectations of you change overnight. They start raising the bar higher and higher. Everything you do becomes news, every mistake gets magnified, and suddenly, you’re living under surveillance. I sometimes describe being famous as being “a human, pro max.” It’s like an upgrade you never asked for. One day you’re living life like everyone else, and the next day society expects perfection, like you can’t even be caught slipping. Even strangers begin to have opinions about what you should or shouldn’t do. That’s one thing I’ll never be ready for. I just want to live quietly, freely, without feeling like the world is watching every breath I take. My privacy is something I deeply cherish, the peace that comes with minding my business and doing my thing in my own quiet way. I’ve seen how celebrities constantly have to defend their choices, justify their emotions, and explain their actions to the public. That’s not my kind of life. I don’t want people twisting my words or misinterpreting my intentions just to feed gossip blogs. I wouldn’t want to live in a world where I have to keep explaining myself for every little thing I do.  For me, I think it’s more fulfilling to make a difference quietly, being my best to my immediate environment and trying to be a better person for the society around me. Some of my most satisfying moments in life are those small acts of kindness that no one else sees, moments where I do something good, smile to myself, and move on. I don’t need cameras flashing or applause echoing in the background. Just me, doing something that lights up someone’s day, or even being the reason someone has a good day that’s enough. That’s my kind of quiet impact I admire. I believe fame works best in the hands of those who’ve always dreamed of it and can handle everything that comes with it. If it ever comes to me unexpectedly, I won’t push it away, but I definitely won’t cling to it either. I’d take it as a phase that'll eventually pass, make the best of it, and let it go when it’s time. You can’t completely avoid change when fame finds you, but you can choose how much of yourself you let it touch. So here's wanting to be my usual self without the spotlight. [Image 1](https://unsplash.com/photos/a-crowd-of-people-holding-up-their-cell-phones-gYlWuIQgeFM) [Image 2](https://unsplash.com/photos/woman-walking-taking-photo-by-people-WcdlSwAhygc)