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hey.. i'm getting all depressed because i have to move and transfer to a PRIVATE school and wear a really retarded uniform, but i have to ride the public kids school bus and i know right now theyr gunna make fun of me. i don't want to tell my parents how much it's bothering me because, first of all it isn't going to change anything, and it's like their "dream house" and everything. it's not just the bus part that bothers me though, i'm scared of moving because ive never moved before and i really don't want to leave my friends. please help xxox -jeanine

Well, I don't exactly know how you're feeling, because I've never moved, but I'll try to help. First off, how do you know they're going to make fun of you? I'm sure that's not gonna happen, but I guess if it does, just IGNORE THEM. Because they would just be trying to get a reaction. If you don't give them one, they'll think what's the point and back off. I seriously think you should talk to your parents about it. Even though it's not gonna change anything, maybe they've moved a few times when they were kids and can tell you about their experiences. Or if they didn't, they can still offer good advice. They're your parents, they've been through more crap than you have. So they could actually help you. Second, ya moving is really hard. I can't imagine having to leave my friends. I'm really shy and having to make new friends scares the crap out of me, lol. So I sort of know how you feel, having to leave your friends and all. You just have to keep in touch with them. IM them, email them, write letters, or talk on the phone. And if you don't live TOO far apart, you can maybe visit each other halfway every now and then. For making new friends, you just have to make conversation. I don't know about where you're going, but at my school, when there's a new kid, everyone introduces themselves and is really nice. But if no one says anything to you, you have to make the first move. Just go up to someone if you get lost, and ask where to go, and you'll probably make a friend there. At lunch, sit with people you know from your classes. And it might take time, but you'll eventually make new friends. I hope everything works out for you. Good luck!
Hope I helped!
♥ Erin

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