I believe that everyone who's been (and still) in high school been through that all of that things. It's nearly impossible to live in a drama-free high school life, because you know, all of those teenage unstable emotions will always give impact to all of our actions.
I myself has a theory that compares the life of high-schoolers as a jungle (okay, it's not exactly like that, but well, I have the arguments of course). High school is where the law of nature applied perfectly: the one whose stronger, will rule the society. And by I mean 'rule' in this thing isn't always like being a queen-bee like Blair Waldorf of Gossip Girl, or by being a dumb-blonde stereotype popular girls like Mean Girls' Regina George.
Simply. Being. Exist.
I know you know that the definition of 'exist' here doesn't limit on 'simply being there when your school held an event' etc. Exist is like, you have enough power and be able to influence an atmosphere where everyone knows you and well, show you (some) of respects. You're not invisible, you're always being seen. Your opinion counts no matter how little it is. Your contribution required. And in the end, you're becoming popular.
We're living in the world of reputation and impression. It's the way you carry yourself that makes you count in the 'exist world' or on contrary, in the 'invisible world'. Not that I'm trying to judge, but we have to admit that there are some people that 'born' with this kind of... err, should I say, an 'ability'? An ability to influence people, an ability to speak up, an ability to stand out the crowd. I know that there are many magazines now that write like, "Everyone Could Be An 'It' Girl!", but sadly... that's not true. The society itself will make the natural selection; eliminate the one whose not strong enough to survive.
Ehm. I know I'm being so blunt yet so blurry here. But let me explain: what I mean here is, we have to face it. Face the popularity jungle. In fact, that kind of 'popularity thingy' usually stands as the only reason why things I have mention at the very first top. Too many people are willing to sacrifice things just to be exist. Just to be noticed. From the smooth way to the rough one, from trying to be part of some specific clique until spreading nasty rumors to dethrone the queen-bee, all those efforts... Those things only aim to one direction: popularity.
It's all normal if we need to be noticed and be recognized, especially we, the one who's still in this 'High School Jungle'. But it is abnormal, when you trying too hard to be like that. High school is a place where everything's being judged by how 'cool' or 'trendy' you are. But what is the exact definiton of 'cool' and 'trendy' anyway? High school, like it or not, will come to an end. And it means, all those efforts, all those way you do to rule the society will no longer last. If that so, why trying so hard?
The drama. The love. The craziness. The laugh. The tears. Sooner or later, it'll be gone. You'll have to face another kind of world and here you are, starting the same popularity cycle again. Can't you feel that it's tiring? Can't WE feel that it's exhausting? It's like running around the field, and yet you still cannot to see where the finish line is--yet, you see the same start line over and over again.
Face it: being popular is a gift. We can take an effort for it, but in the end it's the people that decide whether you catch their attention or not. For those who's exist, congratulations and may your popularity brings you positive attitude and influence for all. For those who don't (or at least who doesn't feel so), pleaseee, it's not the end of the world. Being common people on high school won't kill ya, trust me. So stop being desperately seeking attention, please?
Just like what I've read on some magazines: life is unique, following crowd is overrated. Kudos!
Regards.
PS: If you're asking me, 'Are you one of the most popular students on your school?. The answer is, no, I'm not. I'm just a common student with a fair amount of friends and good friends. :)
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