I have to agree with the advicenator below me. I too really enjoy and appreciate this question. I know that it seems almost impossible to be your own person especially in highschool, but trust me you can do it. Myself for example, is kind of your average teenage girl. HOWEVER, I do NOT wear hollister or abercrombie, I buy tasteful clothes that I like and suit me and my personality. I (usually) type in the full english language besides the occasional "OMG" or "LOL". However I dont see this as a huge problem, it's just typing for god sakes. Tote bags are so overrated, carry around a bag that you love! It will make you feel so confident knowing that you like it. Manicure's I dont see as a big deal, it's just kind of natural for a girl to want to get her nails done, its a time when a girl can truly be a girl and just relax. I am guilty of side bangs but I have them because I LIKE them on ME! Not because the most hip celebrities have them. I learned that if a certain look on a celebrity or another girl looks great on them, it may just not be your style. Scrunching/straightening your hair is your own personal preference, how your hair and makeup looks(your overall appearance) can really boost your confidence. I have never wanted a tiffany bracelet. Why? Because everyone has them! Same goes for the standard Hollister tee shirts. Why would I want to be seen with the same look as every other girl out there? Never owned converse, not a fan. I wear makeup and mascara, but like I said, it's totally up to you and a personal preference. If it looks good on you, why not? People exaggerate the whole extra letters. When typing, I use extras to show how I would actually say it as if I was alking in person. People just do it for the fun of it, and honestly it can get kind of annoying.

As far as the "popular crowd" goes, it is sad to admit but let's face it, the most important aspect of highschool is fitting in and being well liked. The problem with this, is that people most likely girls but also guys, go to the extreme. They lie, become two faced, fake etc etc. They begin to lose their identity and who they really are. It is hard to find really good friends these days because one day you could be so close of good friends and the next you're friendship is over. And you may not have done anything to deserve it. So many people are utterly immature it makes me sick. No one has their own opinion or say, they follow what they're friends say just so they aren't singled out. But that's not me. I say how I feel and I don't care who disagrees. People will actually respect you more for having your own opinion rather than being the replica of everyone else. I am a sophomore in highschool, just turned fifteen, but am probably more mature than the seniors in my school. I use big sounding words, I make sarcastic jokes, blah blah blah. However, I am a girly girl and do enjoy wearing makeup and have a deep love for fashion. But I don't talk about my friends or people I like behind their backs because I know better. It's okay to be you and I know that it can be extremely hard to be yourself in situations like this but it will be worth it, I promise. I really hope I helped answering your question :]

i never agree with my friends if i truly feel different about something, but i'm on the same boat as you

Heyy I'm Jenn. I love helping other people, I'm a great listener too. I welcome everyone and I'm open to basically any question you may have. I promise to answer your question the best possible way I can. I've always been told that I give great advice, so that's how I stumbled upon Advicenators. Don't hold back, ask me anything! :]


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