The High School Normal

So as you all know, I started high school almost a month ago. I had nerves, new books, and I was excited. New teachers, new friendships, and new lockers...how much new things could you handle at once? Well for me it was rough. I mean, fitting in wasn't too bad, since I had friends from grade 9 to cling to, but I met new people. New people that did make it a struggle to enjoy certain classes.

Then the old friends kinda changed. I mean, I know everyone changes, but it was disappointing. Sure I made new ones, but I finally realized I changed a lot too, over the summer.

Everything changes, the seasons do, foods do, and fashion does. I really dislike change, but it's how we grow, and learn. As for the people that don't like me, there is always going to be haters. You just have to push on, because they aren't worth it. Enjoy school. It's not just there for you to flaunt your see through clothes, or fancy shoes. Education is important. I'm not trying to sound all teacher-like, but it's true.

Even though it has been a bumpy road, I finally feel as I've been accepted. I still felt insecure about how I looked. But then one of my friends who I'm going to keep Anonymous, (you know who you are :-) ) said I was beautiful the way I was. Now this is a very hard compliment to swallow, because I do not believe a word of it. But he was very persistent. Inspiration is what he has given me, to share this with you.

Confidence is one of the qualities I haven't gain yet, but I wish to. I think the sexiest thing in a man is confidence. Even if I can't feel beautiful, I can still feel confident about who I'am. Thank you Anonymous, you've really helped, more then you'd know...

Everyone has views about themselves, and high school is tough. But keep telling yourself that everything is going to look brighter in the future. At least once a day, go up to some random person, and say "Hi". You could really change someone's day for the better.

I love you all,

Danae Charlebois