When I started Jr. High and hanging out with Grant, I realized that chicks were hot. And that I was most definitely not. I think that was the main logic behind my move to be a more mainstream type person – if you could ever classify me as “main stream”. While I kept many of my interests, I attempted to do them in a less isolating manner. Without the influence of my “cool” friends – I would have been a lost cause.

As with any profound reformation, it takes time. One can’t simply up and change the very essence of their being. But I did start wearing jeans and sports related t-shirts instead of sweat pants and nintendo shirts(because it was trendy – NOT because I suddenly started liking sports). And of course don’t forget the infamous silk shirts that I championed so proudly. For many people, this was the worst time period of their life. However, I look back at it as one of my favorites.

The main idea of this time period was that I finally realized how uncool I had become and while I wasn’t particularly unhappy, I decided it would be in my best interest long term to do something about it. But was I too late?