I decided that my actions were no longer benefiting me and I wanted to get paid. This transition was scary, I had to leave the only friends I had outside of my brother and start over. My 11th year of high school changed my life. I hadn't figured out high school or myself yet, but I was ready to dive in and swim. I had tried to fit in by imitating everyone else's tendencies and behaviors. Then one day I reflected on my experiences and what I had gotten out of them, nothing! I wasn't popular, cool and didn't have a girlfriend or prospects. Trying to fit in was a constant failure, my last resort was to simply be myself. My senior year was the year I decided to be myself, my attitude was positive. I was kind, smart, funny and had style. I started working at McDonald's every day after school and joined the drama club. With the money from my job I started buying nicer clothes. I didn't always have the newest fashion or best clothing, but my confidence was radiant. The drama club highlighted my humorous side and participating in school plays showed my talent to my peers. Girls started to notice me. I had a girlfriend and I had a few admirers. High school wasn't that bad after all. My 11th grade was the first year of high school that ended triumphantly