Oh god...

[Heroine of the Dragon]

Nice advice MF! If I may add a tad more...

At sixteen, you have a huge future ahead of you. And it doesn't need to be decided right this very second what you're gonna do with it all regardless of the pressures placed upon you.

Having your licence is something you can work towards if that's something you wish.

Getting a job requires effort on your part. Making up a resume and then approaching those places that you think you'd like to work at. Remember to smile and listen at an interview, then answer questions clearly.

Talking to gals isn't impossible. There are girls that like music and reading or whatever it is you do inside all the time. Just like with your mates, you talk about stuff that interests you and them. Don't expect that they'll become your girlfiend straight off if ever... things develop as they do. Just try to make friends and let what happens, happens.

And you don't suck! Think positive things... and Good luck, Galen! Oh and get that fish that MF suggested... they keep one's brain cells happily occupied in times when you can't be bothered thinking!

[The Missing Link]

Originally posted by Galen of the House of Ivory:
my school years are supposed to be the best years of my life

Whoever started this so long ago deserves to be shot. In the foot. Repeatedly.

I'll be frank with you. Life doesn't follow the same epicycles from one person to another. What works for Billybobbojoesue may not work for you. And you have to take advantage of that. Just because Billybobbojoesue has been around the block a time or twelve or Edward Jr. already knows what he's going to major in in college, or that Fast Eddy is the most popular kid in school and has thousands of friends, or whatnot. You have to do with whatever's right for you. So who cares if so-and-so is high towning it every night or drinks alcohol to pick up chicks. If that's not you, that's not you. The key is being happy with what you have, and if that doesn't make you happy, then you need to find what does back you happy. And you have to be proactive with it, just as everyone says. Are you up the creek without a paddle (living in a cabin down by the river)? Absolutely not. But the first step is the big one, that that step is all you.

And of course, we'll be behind you when you decide to take it.


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[Dark Link]

I know how you feel galen. I was in your boat. almost to the word. then again, I was 14, and now I am 16...haha its amazing what happens when you try to improve yourself. Here is some tips that work.

When you wake up, look yourself in the mirror, and tell yourself somethin good about you. Over time, you will find more and more...you will also act alot more positive during the day. (this will help get you attractive...anyone can start lookin good...you just to go get into a positive attitude. I thought I was ugly as hell...and I think I was. But positive attitude, smiling, etc...and now...I get noticed by the opposite sex in a positive way. [img]smile.gif[/img]

2nd: learn an intresting hobby. play an instrument...learn how to play a sport...learn to draw really good...do something to give your life more then a few focal centers (I used to be...church...VGF...family...and video games...that was it) Just go out and try to learn or exerience something new everyday.

3rd: Getting friends at schools are hard...but, one thing I have noticed is, at the end of every school year...everyone is willing to give everyone a chance when it starts up again (well, most are) when school starts up next year, try to talk to and get to know people...just be friendly, and act confident and positive...not saying that life will be dandy and all happy forever after, but you will feel like you have a place, and that there are people who care about you.

hope this helps out...

[Vinny]

Originally posted by Galen of the House of Ivory:
only two times did I ever 'fall in love'

Consider yourself lucky.

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[Dark Link]

yea, everyone has a fear of rejection...but here is somethin I use...to help STOP that rejection

I call it the 3 second rule...you got to go do whatever in 3 seconds if you get the chance. DON"T let your mind think about all the possible rejection scenarios...because if you do, when you finally do go up to do what you were, they will immediately tell that your nervous, and that hurts your chances alot (wether for work...askin a girl out...etc...)

I know, stupid title, but...it does work. It helps alot.

oh and Galen...just for your info...Not all the popular kids are jerks and snobs...yea, we tend to look at ourselves alot but, by being positive, you have to tell yourself your good lookin, smart, sociable...etc...it does help. You just got to find the right popular people...But they won't come to you. Just talk to them, and don't worry about what they say. If they talk about you, ignore it and keep doing what you were. and, stay away from the jerks...heck, even if you are in the supposed "popular" realm, the jerks will still be jerks. They arn't quite as popular as you thought. ^^ But just avoid them when you can, when you can't, ignore them, cause they are just scum, not worth your time. If they mess with you, you can fight them back, but usually, from my own experience...it makes it worse...soon, they got all their jerk friends comin after ya. But remember, in reality, there is no "popular" realm. Everyone is just people, and there are some pretty cool people out there, willing to be your friend if you give them a chance .
(that might be your problem on that, you just have to let them know that your willing to talk to them, and then...do go talk to them)

or...I am going to a really messed up high school, where everyone gets to know everyone, except for the few jerks that no one really likes...since they are jerks...

hope I helped alot (just telling you what got me up there...hahah but yea, in the end, just realize, its a bunch of people, and its not an exclusive club for jerks and snobs. Most probably arn't, and just a few are marring your persepective on everyone else.)

[ March 04, 2004, 05:54 PM: Message edited by: Rock God ]

[Bomby]

Just talk to people. Join into conversations. It makes a HUGE difference. Sure, you might not make your "best friends" that way, but you'll have enough people that you get along with well enough that you could just keep becoming better friends with them.

I know this, I've felt like you do before. I did what I just said, and believe me, it has made a huge difference.