Section Seven

I believe that individuality is very important, because being the same as everyone around you is boring. Those who are different, without trying to be, interest me. I find people who are comfortable in their own skin refreshing. Since in high school I am surrounded by girls who look plastic, and guys with greasy hair and G-Unit sweatshirts, people with individual fashion sense, ideas, and personalities are often who I bond with the most. I think that everyone is unique, but many people try to cover up their identities in order to be popular and appear cool. The fact that some of them might secretly like opera, or snort when they laugh is hidden because they don’t think people will like them if they knew who they actually were. In contrast, I find unique traits interesting, and quite endearing. Some of the things I love the most about my friends and family are their goofy traits. I think that once people get older they stop caring what people think, and just act like themselves. Since the beginning of high school I have become more and more like this. I still care what people think of me, but I don’t take it as seriously as I used to. I like who I am, and if others don’t then it’s their problem! I love being unique, and I think that being yourself is an excellent philosophy to follow.