Why do we want to be like other people? What is cool? What is not?
I have fell into that trap many times - trying to be like someone else, following a certain style, talking like someone else, etc. As you get older and hopefully a bit wiser you actually get really comfortable in your own skin. My point is to stick to what makes you happy because I would much rather be your friend if you are you and not some secondhand version of someone else.
If someone judges you, it is probably because they aren't happy themselves. Ignore them and move on - like my husband said, if you feel sad every single time something bad that happens to you, you will feel sad most of the time.
I have also learnt that you are going to lose some friends along the way BUT then again you will gain some new great ones in the future. Better ones!
Society is an absolute bitch. She decides what is cool and what not. I have decided along time ago that I do not like that woman - not at all!
This is a very valuable lesson to me since I will be bringing a child into this world - I will raise her to be true to herself. I refuse to push her to do what she doesn't want to(except for veggies) and I will encourage her to be honest with herself.
Be your own unique self.
Here is some Dr Suess inspiration for you!
