I lived in a small town in Michigan, and we were the only Asian/Chinese family while I was growing up. It does suck to feel different all the time, but hopefully when you get into college you will feel more comfortable; I did. Don t listen to all the stereotypes no matter how difficult it may seem, you are who you are; and that is more than good enough. People say things like what your friend s mother said because they are a little ignorant, and don t understand what it is like to be different. I grew up with people saying a lot worse things about me, and it did make me angry too. I was a pissed off teenager, and didn t keep good grade; but I still made it to a good college. Stereotypes and what other people think affect you because of your lack of self-confidence. In the end, your own opinion should matter most. If you don t believe in stereotypes. they don t exist. I use to be feel ugly because I was different too, but I truly believe that as you get older; you ll appreciate yourself more. I suggest you move away from your little town as soon as possible. Try to go somewhere that have a lot more diversity for college. I recommend University of Michigan, because it s a great school. because I go there. lol Just kidding, but it is a very good school; and have a lot of diversity. I would actually suggest a place that is warmer like California though. Anyways, small towns are horrible for minorities because it s filled with close minded ignorant people. Understand that the U.S. has a lot more places that are accepting, and you should leave that place before you go into depression. Work hard apply to colleges where ever you want to live. and it ll all just be a bad memory. Earn as many scholarships as you can, and plan out a better future for yourself. I really want to help you because, I understand how you feel. my sister felt the same way growing up in our crappy town. but now she s in L.A. and she loves it. I plan on moving out there after college too, but Ann Arbor Michigan is so much nicer than where I use to live. even though it s only 20 minute drive from here. lol It s really like another world. Education is the key to a better life, no matter what some people may say. :) Oh. Yellow fever is real. but that is a good thing for you. I never heard of the guys that like Asian girls are weak though. But white, hispanic, arabic, black, whatever. have all hit on my sister lol. She was smart and waited for the right guy to come along. I believe you ll find someone too eventually. You are smart, and capable of understanding how not to treat people. :) It really doesn t have to happen in high school. or even college, but I am sure you will date more during college. I only dated one girl in high school, but now I date 2-3 girls a week in college. lol I stopped recently though. It s not as fulfilling as I believed it would be, and waiting for the right girl is more important to me. but my major takes up a lot of my time, so just being single and spending my free time however I like is relaxing to me. Anyways, life gets better when you get older, but be open to try new things that make you happy. Life is about the pursuit of happiness. pursuing anything else is irrelavent. :) Good luck with everything and I hope you feel better. mmm. my email is dn87296@yahoo.com You can email me if you want. don t know why you would really, but I guess if you want someone to talk to about thing if you feel down. :) -Don
