High school

Was a joke. I mean this is in a social context. This is where cliques and identities are formed to some extent, well at least that's what most people think. I was the quiet kid in school. I had some friends, but most of the people I socialized and hung out with went to other schools in different areas. I showed up to class half awake, disinterested, and mainly spoke to people who sat immediately by me. Most people thought I was high all of the time. This was not true. I was high only a few times. My high school had a large population so it was easy to blend in and go unnoticed. Many thought I was odd, and maybe they were right. the daily grind of going to class sucked the life out of me. I went to school and rapidly left. I hated that place. After graduation I kept in contact with some people. This was mainly through Facebook. After speaking to some of these people after graduation, they were surprised that I actually had a personality and was not as introverted as they originally thought. When they would ask me why I never showed this side during school, I responded with: "Well bitch, you never spoke to me. That's why." And in certain cases: "Bitch, when I tried to speak to you, you were plain rude." Also, certain rumors spread about me didn't help my cause. My point is that, as cliche as it sounds, don't judge a book by its cover. At least read the preface lol jk. You know what I mean. Do not gauge a person or their life based on an awkward stage of their existence, or on a small amount of data you have gathered yourself or through others. Do not ridicule people in the past and expect them to be your friends in the future. In my case, I have not shunned any of these people because I find that to be petty. I'm like an Oak tree. I'll always be here. Depends on you if you want to acknowledge that. We all have our ups and downs. Recent minutes, days, weeks, or even years should be taken into consideration, but if a person is humble and is willing to admit their mistakes, all ill should be forgotten. People change, especially over the span of years where various events take place, and that is something that is not recognized by many. I am Baliwala. No matter what age I am, I'll always be the coolest motherfucker you'll ever know. That is all.