Friday, 13 November 2009

Fit In Or Stand Out ?

Have you ever felt like you stood out from the crowd instead of fit into it?
Well, I’m sure like me you have! It seems that in every class at school there are different groups; different crowds. Whether they are stereotypical crowds or just critical groups that won’t let you in! For example: the group of sluts or wanna-be sluts, the ‘popular’ crowd, the gangster crowd, the rebellious crowd, arsonist crowd, etc. And then there’s you and your one or two mates who don’t fit into that crowd at all! Do you make your own crowd or get bullied because you’re ‘different’?
Getting bullied is another completely different topic all together but while we’re on the subject; DONT put up with it! And yes, I know you may be thinking ‘Oh god not another bullying speech’ but it’s not a speech and many kids still don’t stand up for themselves. No one deserves to be bullied! NO ONE! So if you are, remember to get help from a parent ‘or other adult’ (:
Another issue that I find with this topic is trying to find who you are or looking at how you view yourself. Of course everyone has their moments of looking in the mirror and not liking what they see, but that’s only if you have insecurities; for those people who have large ego’s and can’t fit through the door, they won’t have a problem with this but I’m pretty sure I’m not the only one who looks in the mirror some days and wonders why it doesn’t break or crack at least. But, what does it really take to make you feel good about yourself? Is it compliments or self confidence? Finding out who you are can be tough; I know adults who still haven’t figured out who they are or where their place in life is. Being a teenager of course I have no clue where I want to go, I have an idea and a dream but how much does it take to turn that into reality and can some actually know the difference?
Sometimes when people make bad decisions or don’t realise that they are dreaming too big for what they can achieve it makes me feel guilty because I can’t tell them or rather her that she can’t achieve what she wants with her budget. I keep hoping that she will get the idea of reality and come to terms with it but everyday it seems she is more engrossed in this fantasy world of hers. And I am beginning to think that she won’t ever get out of this, but also that I am the only one who is experiencing this, am I? Is there anyone out there with the same problem or same fears for a loved one? Any advice for me?!(Sorry I went completely off topic at some points, just thought I had to say something.)