<p>lol idk why, especially since i go to an all girls' school, AND im indian so even if i cant find a guy, my parents will, i've been feeling like i'm going to be one. </p>
<p>it's very sad, i know. considering i apparently look 12 (that's what i get for loosing like 15ish pounds in one year)? even though im going to turn 17 in like 3 months (but the little kids at work thought i was a "grown-up". i felt legit). </p>
<p>or just all of a sudden left out with the group of friends you've been hanging out with?
or just plain rejected/different (in a cool way)?</p>
<p>I definitely know how you feel with the friends thing. My time commitments this past year (senior year) left me with seeing my old friends only once, if at all, a day. It's not that bad though, since I feel like I've changed my views and priorities for the better. My old friends either weren't involved in extracurriculars or didn't strive for the level of academics as I do.</p>
<p>However, the downside has been that the people I've surrounded myself with through student council and cheerleading are ones who already have established groups. I'm liked, but there are awkward times in both stuco and cheer since they are very much popularity-oriented activities. It really made me appreciate the unconventional and down-to-earth aspects of my old friends.</p>
<p>Luckily, since cheerleading has ended, I've had more time to spend with my old friends. Even though our interests have changed, we can still enjoy each other's company and have deep conversation.</p>
<p>But back to your issue. My advice to you is to not worry about turning into a "cat lady" (that made me smile). You're still young and college will be the greatest life changing experience. People are more open and diverse. And living on campus will present so many social opportunities to meet people. There won't be so much of a social hierarchy and superficial stereotyping as there is in high school and junior high.</p>
<p>I know I'm going to turn into a cat lady! That is, have about a dozen cats in my home at one time.</p>
<p>If I find someone to live with me and be understanding of my cat (and other) habits, then it may work out. But I'm certainly not placing anything more than the slightest sliver of hope on getting a man to make me happy. It just doesn't work that way. Happiness comes when it wants to come or when you make it, and oft the happiness that comes on its own is greater than the one you push for and wait for and all that.</p>
<p>If I ended up staying single for the rest of my life, I'd join the Air Force, go sky diving, go rock climbing or spelunking, and run a marathon. If I manage to stay alive, then I'll fly my life away in a private plane and tour the world. </p>
<p>Cat lady. I'd jump off a plane without a parachute if my life was that boring. At least my death would be interesting and exciting.</p>
<p>I've gotten that feeling. I've never gone out with anybody, and anyone who's ever liked me stopped once someone (out of the blue) came along and started to be the object of their affection. It's happened every time before, and it's happening now. The guy I like was one whom I thought I had a really good chance with, and I think he was on the brink of asking me out (according to a friend), but he started liking another girl. I hate it. And I'm rarely liked by a guy anyway, so this really sucks. </p>
<p>I've told my friends that I have a weird feeling that I won't get married. I do have that feeling, and it is a very weird one to have, but I have it. I'm not sure if it's because I've never dated anyone or because I feel that I'm more suited towards being by myself then spending all my time with a husband or anything else.</p>
<p>So I'd be the single lady, if not the cat lady. I'm allergic to some types of cats, so maybe I'd be a fish lady instead...</p>
<p>certainly. i'm going to be that crazy aunt who'd amuse people by lighting herself on fire all the time and joining a new cult every other day. and then i'm going to get hit by a car because i'm dumb and cross the street when the "don't walk" sign is on. xD</p>
<p>people generally like me. but i don't think they'd be crazy enough to spend the rest of their lives with me.</p>
<p>Now that you bring it up, I realized that it wasn't only high school for me, but for most of my life I haven't really "fit in". I've had friends throughout the years, and I've met a pretty cool group of people in HS, but in general at my school I feel distanced from the general population, and even some of those that I consider close.</p>
<p>I don't know if it's because I'm selfish and care about my own goals (not all school-related) more than other things that "normal" people would care about, but I hope this dedication will eventually get me somewhere.</p>
<p>I've had thoughts about becoming some sort of recluse or social outcast, but then I realized that I'm just in the wrong environment. Given the right circumstances, people are actually fun to be around (I know, SHOCKER). I know there are people out there with similar interests and motives, but they're just not here, which is why I'm leaving in a little over a year. I'm optimistic for the future.</p>
<p>As far as real romantic relationships go, for now...eh</p>
<p>I've changed so much this year. I'm much more studious, and find myself ditching my party-hardy friends for the library.
But guys still hit on me. A lot. Like I've stopped wearing feminine clothes and makeup because I am frustrated with men. I now wear gigantic hoodies, no makeup, ratty old sneakers, and my hair in a bumpy ponytail because I am so tired of getting hit on. Seriously, I have never had a male friend who hasn't tried to get with me. And the uglification process has barely helped ugh...
When I'm old, I'm gonna sit in the park with a giant bag of bird seed and the birds will land on me and eat from my lap. I'm also gonna feed all the alley cats. So you can call me the "cat-lady" or the "bird-lady", either one. (Or a combination of the two).
I don't wanna get married. I'll have lovers in major cities throughout the world as I travel, for my whole life. I do want children though... hmmm... It will all work out somehow. :) I'm excited. :P</p>
<p>"Cat lady. I'd jump off a plane without a parachute if my life was that boring. At least my death would be interesting and exciting" </p>
<p>haha especially for the guy who had to clean that mess up. :P </p>
<p>Im a guy, but i do feel different from my class. Probably because my class (like most schools in hk...) goes clubbing every weekend, and they end up wasted and in the hospital. HAHA hk doesnt really check ids....but i mean im not into that scene...idk just being wasted so much taht i dont even remember what i did the weekend? no thanks. I am a Christian, so that probably singles me out even more, but honestly, if these people cant get used to ME, as non alcoholic as i may be, then who needs them. Ive just developed friendships outside of school...but no. i hope i wont become a cat man...or worse...bat man.<br>
peace.</p>
<p>I think that it's just high school. Many of my friends and I have gotten stuck in a terrible cycle... we haven't had relationships, so guys are intimidated by us and think that it would be too difficult to have a relationship with us, so they go for the "sure thing." So, we continue to be single, and the cyle goes onnnnn. We've actually been told that the above reason is why we're not "date-able" by guys. It's annoying.</p>
<p>So, I'm just looking forward to college. A fresh start...!!! It will be amazing.</p>
<p>Yeah, I'll prolly end up chillin' with my cats, drinkin' margaritas, yelling at kids to get off my lawn as I watch Wheel of Fortune. Ahhh...the golden years.</p>