Scene Trouble

hi..this all sound incredibly familiar! I went through the exact same thing when I was your age. please read this and take what I have to say with you…^_^…(let it resonate, don’t forget it) first of all.. do NOT “try to wear something different 4 a day or to and see if your luck changes”!!! what you need to understand is that what you are enduring right now has very little to do w/ you! all the “stock brand cookie cutter preps” are either simply void of originality, or are afraid to show any for fear of being kicked out of the clique.the reward for conformity is that everyone likes you but yourself. .(miserably sad really) “Any deviation is looked upon as a perversion, is feared, and is usually a target of hatred and prejudice.” Joey Skaggs

congratulations, you are not a clone. however, the eternal penalty for your individuality is being an easy target for anyone who needs a quick fix of bullying so they can somehow feel better a/b themselves for whatever reason or improve their social standing in “normality”. they are driven by their ignorance, fear, and intolerance. insecure people tend to call attention to the shortcomings of others (even if untrue) in order to cover up for their own perceived inadequacies. If you retaliate(& you should), DO NOT show them fear, pain, or weakness! Stay collected. responding w/ sarcasm or humor is always a good tactic if you are clever a/b it. even if you cant think of anything clever @ the moment… say they call you a freak, loser, whatever, look them straight in the eye, put on your best fake smile…and thank them graciously.(the reaction can be priceless)! if you want them to leave you alone,don’t be afraid to act a little crazy! make eye contact w/ an attacker and hold it for an inordinate amount of time. it will both confuse and intimidate.
believe me, through middle and highschool I attained the reputation of “tough b*tch” without ever being in a single physical altercation. of course being 5’9, donning 10eye steeltoes and a green chelsie helped, but it is all attitude! and the “scene” look works well w/ a confident and intimidating attitude…act tough, and better than! otherwise you might end up emo!..^_^.. I know how devastating that cruelty can feel (especially @ your age). but dont let them get to you. I know that seems impossible right now bit you CANNOT let what those sheeple say scar you. be yourself! The best thing you’ve got going for you is individuality. trust me… in the words of Dr. Suess.. “Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind.”