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By: Hailey M.

Hailey M. — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 22:00:37 +0000

Hey Lisi,
I guess I can say that my whole life, I’ve kinda been a wallflower. The one that’s always really shy and doesn’t really have anyone to talk to or dance with at parties… you know the kind. Recently I made a huge mistake that earned me an instant rejection. I can honestly say that it was my “own damn fault.” I’ve tried to explain things to people, believe me I tried, but nothing seems to be working. And so, that leads me to my question. How can I patch up all the holes and repair all the destruction in my life that has been caused by me, myself, and I?
~ Hailey M.

By: Julia

Julia — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 22:29:37 +0000

In reply to MAYa.

I did, once. I vented about it to my friends, but one day, I just stopped. I stopped thinking how fat I am or how other girls look so good. I started exercising more and eating more healthy. You have probably heard thus, but there are studies shown that exercising regularly helps with school, skin, and your overall mood. I then felt just happier. I really don’t care what people think of me, I just go the opposite way of the flow. I like to stand out and speak loud in a way that is natural, not be annoying and attention starved like some others. Just chew more gum when you go into the fridge but aren’t hungery. I suggest sugar free gum, just so you aren’t rotting your teeth.
Plus, girls on TV have personal trainers and a diet where they really cannot each much. So don’t worry- they aren’t made like that.
Aren’t I wise for 12? 😉

By: MAYa

MAYa — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 16:30:14 +0000

Lisi,
Great post, as always, and I’m oh-so-glad you’re going to be answering questions (even though it’s very likely mine won’t be answered, I’ll ask anyway).
See, this is more of a personal advice question. Lately, I’m becoming increasingly insecure with myself, especially in terms of my body. I guess I’m finally plunging into the world of a typical sixteen year old girl. When I watch movies, or TV series, I find myself wondering how the female leads have such perfect bodies, when I don’t. Then I start to think I’m fat. I know technically, by normal standards, I’m not, because I’m around 52 kg’s, at 5’7, but I’m starting to feel like I am more and more frequently. What bothers me most is how my stomach isn’t flat. I guess it’s nearly flat, on a good day, but it doesn’t have that concave jut to it that normal teen girls all seem to possess, and thoughts of considering bulimia or anorexia are usually plaguing my thoughts nowadays. So, my question is, have you ever felt this way? If so, how did you finally become happy with yourself? And do you have any advice for how I should accomplish this in a healthier way?
My questions are sooo shallow compared to the others’, but I’d be grateful if you answered.
xox, love, Maya

By: Arianna

Arianna — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 06:45:20 +0000

And for those of you who asked, here’s my blog: http://thetexastrekkie2.blogspot.com/2013/03/the-outside.html My newest post is kinda depressing but if you go back I have a few fun ones. The next will be fun. I just really needed to vent with this one.

By: Arianna

Arianna — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 02:05:43 +0000

Can I ask for advice, Lisi? What do you do when your two best friends talk about stuff they know they never told you right in front of you, leaving you completely out of the conversation? How do you fight that loneliness and exclusion? I always feel left out. They’re pretty so they always have boyfriends or guys asking them out and giving them attention, while I get no attention of any kind. I always feel so left out, and ugly around them…

By: Emily Baxter

Emily Baxter — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:14:58 +0000

Yup. Rejection, I know thee.
I like politics. So I’m used to being rejected by people who don’t share my views. Don’t worry, I still love them! In politics you have to have a tough skin. I’m working on that.

Thanks Lisi for your posts. Heart you! <3

By: Emily Baxter

Emily Baxter — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:11:03 +0000

In reply to Janelle.

One word: saying “Hi!” Yeah you might be rejected, but 99.9 percent of the time you won’t be. I am naturally outgoing, so take it from me. I’m also in college. 🙂
Find one person in your favorite class that you’re dying to know. Just say “Hi!” (I sound like I’m on an anti-drug campaign with Nancy Reagan). Usually that person will smile back and say hi too! Oh yeah, don’t forget the smile. That is key. Shows you’re a friendly person.

Let me know how that works. 🙂

By: Laura

Laura — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 18:39:00 +0000

Nice post Lisi! Those are some great ways to get over rejection! I’m always a bit too afraid to try, because I’m not to fond of rejection, but this helps!
Questions:
1) What advice can you give to young writers who keep getting told that their work is inferior that of an adults? (It was an article I read a while back, and it seriously made me want to stop writing.)
2) Tips on seperating yourself from screens and focus on writing? (As in: phones, TV, computers, tablets, etc.)
4) How to avoid cliches, sterotypes, and overused plots in your writing?

By: Haylee

Haylee — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 03:29:37 +0000

Question: Do you think you have it in you to write in a different genre?