Your story is pretty cool billiam, it’s relatable as well! I was semi weird semi normal at that age (now I’m just a bit more weird than normal 😅) but I thankfully wasn’t teased openly about it. But I often exclaimed that being weird is okay and that’s what I am and people actually seemed to respect that I was somewhat self aware because everyone knew but no one would say. Being open about stuff like that has made it to where i could be friends with anyone, jocks, nerds, didn’t matter and even the popular women. But after unintentionally being accepted by all. The kids that were already my friends ( a few nerds like myself) ended up being almost all my friends exiting high school. I’m glad I found those nerds.
I really enjoyed reading this. The writing style really suits you. Not sure why I say that but if felt different than your previous writings. Maybe because it was something really personal. Would love to see more like this. And it’s crazy how just a few words can stick with us into adulthood and make such an impact. I know things were said to me as a kid that to this day I still remember the exact words and scene like it was a movie in my head! Great story.
Hm yeah I think this was a little more intended to be a book chapter or story than a snarky blog post or whatnot, I wanted the scene to be easy to imagine and all the context there so you could feel why those simple words made such an impact
Totally relatable, and I'm thankful to have had a few experiences like that, they have stuck with me. Wishing you all the best with everything you're doing.
Your story is pretty cool billiam, it’s relatable as well! I was semi weird semi normal at that age (now I’m just a bit more weird than normal 😅) but I thankfully wasn’t teased openly about it. But I often exclaimed that being weird is okay and that’s what I am and people actually seemed to respect that I was somewhat self aware because everyone knew but no one would say. Being open about stuff like that has made it to where i could be friends with anyone, jocks, nerds, didn’t matter and even the popular women. But after unintentionally being accepted by all. The kids that were already my friends ( a few nerds like myself) ended up being almost all my friends exiting high school. I’m glad I found those nerds.
yeah! Back when I went to school, nerds weren’t cool, but that shift happened the next 20 years or so :)
I really enjoyed reading this. The writing style really suits you. Not sure why I say that but if felt different than your previous writings. Maybe because it was something really personal. Would love to see more like this. And it’s crazy how just a few words can stick with us into adulthood and make such an impact. I know things were said to me as a kid that to this day I still remember the exact words and scene like it was a movie in my head! Great story.
Hm yeah I think this was a little more intended to be a book chapter or story than a snarky blog post or whatnot, I wanted the scene to be easy to imagine and all the context there so you could feel why those simple words made such an impact
What a great way to begin my day!
Totally relatable, and I'm thankful to have had a few experiences like that, they have stuck with me. Wishing you all the best with everything you're doing.
Thank you!
Such a heartwarming story. You write really well Billy.
thank you!
high school was such a weird time 🤣
yeah! i like the concept though - maybe cuz I’m lazy