Fitting In- Is it really that serious???

On July 31st I visited New Mt. Olivet Baptist Church in Portsmouth. They gathered for a girl’s lock in. It was very interesting and fun!! They dance off of “Just Fine” (check out the video is my last blog) and Mary Mary, “It’s the God in Me!” I set out for that part, didn’t want to trip over my feet. LOL I’m getting there. Maybe next time I will show out and dance!!

I served on the panel. The girls got to ask up ask us questions about anything that was bothering them. The panel selection was impressive. There were a couple of NSU grads. Whoop! Whoop! A young lady went to Hampton University, another Old Dominion and another TCC. We all had educational backgrounds, but at the end of the day we were all women. It doesn’t take education to speak from experience. We wanted to give the best advice as well as guide them to new endeavors in life. The girls asked questions about “fitting in “ and peer pressure. We explain to the girls that women our age our struggling with fitting in even today. Except, when you are older you learn to accept things they way they are and avoid negativity. As you grow, you learn what is right and wrong so you steer clear of peer pressure. But, I was teen once and fitting in did matter to me. At, 15, I was flat-chest and frail and frightened at the fact of attending high school. My peers had nice clothes that my mother could not afford. I was so worried about being popular. The best advice I can give is “be yourself”. Trust me it would be so hard to be someone else. Laugh, Live, Learn, Love and have fun!! Being a teen is wonderful. Trying to fit in should be the least of your worries. However, it easier said than done.

Just remember, 10 years from now its not going to matter what you wore in high school and who your friends were. What will matter is that you completed high school and where you are headed. Keep that in mind!!

Peach, Love and Blessings
Stay tuned….

LNP