Don't be embarrassed, be proud of the award. Whether or not people like you really isn't as important as recognizing your own value. And, it certainly seems you have some fans here on BYC who like you.
School days are really tough for lots of people. I was the shy kid who sat in the front row, took notes, studied hard, and sat home on Friday and Saturday nights. Living in the post-school world is certain to change you -- in ways you can't imagine.
A few years back, I returned to my hometown and was sitting around with a bunch of my sister's friends. One of them remarked that I was completely different than what she thought of me when we were in school. Fact of the matter is, she never bothered to get to know me then, and even if she had, I'm not the same person that I was back then. You won't be either.
Enjoy your achievements all along the way!
School days are really tough for lots of people. I was the shy kid who sat in the front row, took notes, studied hard, and sat home on Friday and Saturday nights. Living in the post-school world is certain to change you -- in ways you can't imagine.
A few years back, I returned to my hometown and was sitting around with a bunch of my sister's friends. One of them remarked that I was completely different than what she thought of me when we were in school. Fact of the matter is, she never bothered to get to know me then, and even if she had, I'm not the same person that I was back then. You won't be either.
Enjoy your achievements all along the way!