“Absolutely. Don’t make it awkward. Just speak about it matter-of-factly without boasting or fa asdfadsf ”

Absolutely. Don't make it awkward. Just speak about it matter-of-factly without boasting or false modestly. If others want to add awkwardness then it's their problem, not yours. Understand that you cannot please everyone. The good friends-confident, giving, non-drama-will support your success and don't let the rest keep you down. Hang in there! <3 <3 <3 :)