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Why is it that I always seem to have friendly relations with the underdogs, the targets of gossip, the victims of bullying, the ones whom many dislike? Well, I do partake once in a while in the gossip, and even less of in bullying, but I can cofidently say I like those people as friends and that forementioned activities are teasing on my part (not so much teasing on the part of the others). In Primary 6, the boys in my class would gang up on this guy. Laugh at him, joke about him, question his sexuality with references to a purple barney t-shirt, sometimes beat him up. I basically made sure he didn't hate school life as much. Secondary 1-2, two targets in my class. Same thing, although only one got the homosexual stereotypes placed on him. The other became a bastard child, a bitch. And on my part, same thing. Secondary 3-4, again. Two people, both victims, and I became their friend. And now, in ACJC, I find myself in this same situation again. But at least I'm not alone in one of the two cases. But I think what puzzles me most is that I hang out with this people, and I'm not seen by others as sidekicks, companions, or a friend. They treat me as they would normally, and the victim as they would normally. Both "normally's" are worlds apart in meaning. Heck, I'm even friends with the gossippers and bulliers. I guess I should count myself lucky, I've never been bullied, and when it came close to, I showed him who's able to take care of himself. Or maybe its because of my face. I've been told many times how much of a gangster I look like. Or a stoned druggie, ready to blow at any time. That's kinda scary too. -8.18 a.m, 12-6-09 |