Everything was grand in this rural world until my 3rd grade and we graduated to riding the bus with all the rest of our area's kids 3rd - 7th grade. That is where realized I didn't know many kids as others my age. Everyone being related in some sort of fashion exposed them to knowing more people and already having a report with each other. I was starting from scratch with long reddish hair, freckles, paper white skin, and a quirky fashion sense (Mixing of new clothes, hand me downs and new "Nicole" creations). Most the people in the area had nice tans, brown hair that went a golden blonde tone in the summer, and dressed similar (whatever trend had seeped its way down into the country from the local malls that were 45 minutes away). You could say I stood out a bit.
I would get picked on from the time I stepped on the bus until I stepped off it at night. Sometimes getting off several stops before mine so I could walk in silence home. Over time I became the one that stood up for others that had similar treatment. Another great lesson was I understood that no matter how someone looks, you should never doubt their inside. So the motto I ended up with over time was:
"Greet everyone with a warm smile while looking them in the eye, even when just walking by on a street. Everyone has value and sometimes needs encouragement to help them blossom to their full potential. It is OK to stand out in a crowd. If your just like everyone else, what is there to talk about when you get old and who will remember you? Develop a brand "You" that your proud of and gives you Charmed Adventures."
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