My T-Shirt.

          There were a couple of things on my shirt that I was most worried about. It would be the Star Wars action figures and the obsession over Pikachu. The main reason for that is that it is not something that someone would honestly admit. I was worried about it at first for being teased but after awhile I realized that there’s nothing I should be worried about. Everyone has things that they do not want others to know and I should be proud for the things I like. That is something that I have achieved gradually. Another minor thing I was worried about on my t-shirt was that I still love stuffed animals. It is not an everyday thing a fifteen year old would say. On my shirt I have put that I have Star Wars action figures, I am a country girl at heart, I was a drummer, I get scared quite easily, camera shy, I like metal music, I am a fisherman, I am also a vegetarian, I am an artist, a singer, a drama kid, I love cartoons and stuffed animals, I am obsessed with Pikachu, I am a computer nerd and I am a tree hugger.

            During the whole entire day I walked through the halls knowing that people were staring at my shirt. I got some snickers and a few looks as if I am weirdo. I also got some questions asking why I liked such and such. I would answer truthfully and admit to what they asked. Not all of the feedback was negative though. There are some people who gave me thumbs up for Star Wars action figures. Another told me that I have guts in order to put that on a shirt because he too has Star Wars action figures. The mockery was sadly greater than the compliments however. In all honesty I am glad that I got negative feedback. It gave me a reason to love myself for who I am and embrace the fact that I am different. Realizing and accepting that, however, is a challenge all by itself.