Things I Hate
A rant story for when I'm pissed off, bored, sad, or just flat out hormonal.
Chapter 1
Small Group
I know none of y'all give a shìt about my (many) issues, so if you don't give a shìt, go the hell away.
I already know this is going to sound really dumb, but I don't care. I need to vent, and I'm sort of a hormonal bìtch right now.
So, I loathe Sundays. They're the worst part of the week. I know you're thinking it's because of church and Sunday School. Okay, maybe part of it is. Maybe, if you keep up with my insanity, you think it's because of my insane choir director, Mrs. G.
But no. I didn't have choir today. What I did have, however, was small group. I hate small group. Basically, all the 8th grade girls in our church get together for Bible-y junk.
It isn't the Bible-y stuff I hate. It's the people. Sure, our leader, Mrs. Eugenia, is the sweetest woman ever, but not everyone is. Everyone who actually goes to small group has a clique.
They all go to Greenville Middle and League. Meanwhile, I'm stuck at Shannon Forest, the smallest school ever. So i don't know many people.
And then Brice and Olivia and Emma and all the other idiots just talk about, "Oh, did you see so and so on Thursday? He was being weird!"
I have no clue who Oliver or Garret or Kimberly are. I frankly don't care. But I end up in the kitchen, annoying/boring Mrs. Eugenia because I don't have anyone to talk to.
It doesn't seem like that big a deal to y'all, I realize, but it is to me. And I just know that Mrs. Eugenia thinks I'm super annoying. And, seeing as my parents are the super-Christians of Greenville, I go every week.
And I hate it.
So much, that this week (I haven't been in the three weeks due to various cancellations/conflicts), I begged my mom not to make me go about five minutes before we left.
I even offered to help decorate! I hate Christmas decorating. But, my mom and dad decided that I should sit down with them like an adult to discuss the pros and cons of going. What pros? Last time I checked, it was all cons!
On top of that, whenever I try to have a grown up conversation with them, they're busy. Trust me, I've tried. So, I was forcibly strapped into the car and drove off the Mrs. Eugenia's house.
I was crying on the way there, trying to suppress it and failing miserably. So, of course, I get into the driveway, and my entire face is red. I don't feel like going in there and explaining to everyone that I was crying because I don't feel included.
I'd seem like a spoiled, rotten person. Plus, then they'd shower me with attention, and that'd be awkward.
So, I'm in my car in the driveway, trying to calm down and failing, when my mom puts the car in reverse. My heart literally leapt for joy. She pulled out and started driving back home.
After the initial joy, I was struck by the iron fist of a guilty conscience.
"I - can - go - back - I'm - fine!" I was saying between sobs, trying to compose myself. My mom doesn't say anything, just keeps driving.
I was all out sobbing by this point, from relief, memories, and guilt. I knew Dad was going to be mad when I got home for skipping it.
So, as soon as the car is stopped, I run out of the car and into my house, up the stairs to my room. I curl up on my bed and cry for five minutes before I hear my dad knocking on my door.
Damn. Sobbing uncontrollably, I get up and unlock the door and let him in. He gives me the "I'm-disappointed-in-you" lecture and tells me to sit down with them next time and explain why I don't want to go.
And now, thirty minutes later, I'm still crying. A lot. And, it's 6:40 and I'm not even a smidge hungry. If y'all know anything about me, its that I'm a fattie who loves to eat. And I feel like if I eat, I'll throw up.
I think I'll just sit here in my dark, dark room and cry until I become so dehydrated that I shrivel up into a GraceAnne-raisin.
That is all.
I already know this is going to sound really dumb, but I don't care. I need to vent, and I'm sort of a hormonal bìtch right now.
So, I loathe Sundays. They're the worst part of the week. I know you're thinking it's because of church and Sunday School. Okay, maybe part of it is. Maybe, if you keep up with my insanity, you think it's because of my insane choir director, Mrs. G.
But no. I didn't have choir today. What I did have, however, was small group. I hate small group. Basically, all the 8th grade girls in our church get together for Bible-y junk.
It isn't the Bible-y stuff I hate. It's the people. Sure, our leader, Mrs. Eugenia, is the sweetest woman ever, but not everyone is. Everyone who actually goes to small group has a clique.
They all go to Greenville Middle and League. Meanwhile, I'm stuck at Shannon Forest, the smallest school ever. So i don't know many people.
And then Brice and Olivia and Emma and all the other idiots just talk about, "Oh, did you see so and so on Thursday? He was being weird!"
I have no clue who Oliver or Garret or Kimberly are. I frankly don't care. But I end up in the kitchen, annoying/boring Mrs. Eugenia because I don't have anyone to talk to.
It doesn't seem like that big a deal to y'all, I realize, but it is to me. And I just know that Mrs. Eugenia thinks I'm super annoying. And, seeing as my parents are the super-Christians of Greenville, I go every week.
And I hate it.
So much, that this week (I haven't been in the three weeks due to various cancellations/conflicts), I begged my mom not to make me go about five minutes before we left.
I even offered to help decorate! I hate Christmas decorating. But, my mom and dad decided that I should sit down with them like an adult to discuss the pros and cons of going. What pros? Last time I checked, it was all cons!
On top of that, whenever I try to have a grown up conversation with them, they're busy. Trust me, I've tried. So, I was forcibly strapped into the car and drove off the Mrs. Eugenia's house.
I was crying on the way there, trying to suppress it and failing miserably. So, of course, I get into the driveway, and my entire face is red. I don't feel like going in there and explaining to everyone that I was crying because I don't feel included.
I'd seem like a spoiled, rotten person. Plus, then they'd shower me with attention, and that'd be awkward.
So, I'm in my car in the driveway, trying to calm down and failing, when my mom puts the car in reverse. My heart literally leapt for joy. She pulled out and started driving back home.
After the initial joy, I was struck by the iron fist of a guilty conscience.
"I - can - go - back - I'm - fine!" I was saying between sobs, trying to compose myself. My mom doesn't say anything, just keeps driving.
I was all out sobbing by this point, from relief, memories, and guilt. I knew Dad was going to be mad when I got home for skipping it.
So, as soon as the car is stopped, I run out of the car and into my house, up the stairs to my room. I curl up on my bed and cry for five minutes before I hear my dad knocking on my door.
Damn. Sobbing uncontrollably, I get up and unlock the door and let him in. He gives me the "I'm-disappointed-in-you" lecture and tells me to sit down with them next time and explain why I don't want to go.
And now, thirty minutes later, I'm still crying. A lot. And, it's 6:40 and I'm not even a smidge hungry. If y'all know anything about me, its that I'm a fattie who loves to eat. And I feel like if I eat, I'll throw up.
I think I'll just sit here in my dark, dark room and cry until I become so dehydrated that I shrivel up into a GraceAnne-raisin.
That is all.



36 Comments
I don't know what to tell you, girly, other than you seem to be suffering from depression. You keep putting yourself down and that's very bad for you. You are beautiful. Screw them and their opinions.
I've been really depressed lately. No one knows about it except for me, most people on here, and maybe my mom. I've just been more sad lately. And it sucks, because I'm usually peppy and upbeat.
I'm really sorry.
I know that might sound insincere
but I really am sorry.
It really does suck feeling
like the outsider, or the one that doesn't belong
But, and I know its a stretch, maybe you should try
making friends with the girls...
I know it may be hard but maybe you'll
find out that you guys have more in common then
you think :)
Trust me, I've tried.
It's impossible.
Unless, of course, I pretend to know/care about what they talk about. And I don't.
They just don't acknowledge me, and I don't acknowledge them.
It's okay. I don't really know you that well, but I do know that you can get through this. And those people must be really stupid to make you feel left out. So don't worry. With all the bad days there are in the world just remember that after it there will be a day that will make up for it all.
You sound so much like me, it's freaking me out. And don't ever be like me. It's hard to ignore bitches, but do as I do a lot, and just nod like you know what they're saying. And if you ever want to talk about anything at all, I'm here with my shitty advice.
You're shìtty advice? Do I need to remind you of something?
Boys are àssholes.
(I'm convinced at this point that I either have depression or I'm bipolar and I never knew.)
Haha GracieAnne, I'm probably both of those things.
Graceanne! D: I know we don't talk a whole lot, but I have been keeping up with your problems and I am sooo sorry! Please, feel free to message me.
Super Duper Sorry,
Pepper
I don't know you very well. Like, not at all, but I can tell you this.
You seem great. Those girls seem like bitches. I don't think your depressed or bipolar. I just think that you're you. I think that your dad has no right to be disappointed wiht you, because a lot of girls, especially ones that don't know you, are going to be bitchy.And no one is perfect.Unless he's extreamly unobservant, he should know that. So jsut remember, everything will be ok. And if it isn't ok, it isn't over.
:( I'm sorry GraceAnne!
*virtual hug*
You know, you sound like me. That is something I would do, and something I would feel like if I was in your position.
But, if you feel so strongly about this, you should talk to them. PROPERLY. If they're busy, make it clear that this can't wait.
that's really good advice...
Thanks! (:
Wait, that wasn't sarcastic was it?
GraceAnne, I wish I was there with you, then we could sit together, and talk about the Hunger Games and Harry Potter like the cool cats we are! Also, maybe you should consider seeing if there's another Church group or something. I kinda know how you feel. I go to small groups too, but most of my friends there are boys, so that means we're separated and I'm stuck with a bunch of girls I barely know. Anyways, best of luck to you with this problem. :)
My Letter to GraceAnne - Tuesday, December 6, 2011
GraceAnne -
There's only one thing that I can say: you shouldn't go if you don't want to. My mom drags me to church every week so I can attend confirmation class, so I can be a "member of the church" like I'm not already. I don't want to be a member of the friggin' church; I don't need a certificate! Hope you enjoyed my advice, and follow your heart.
Love,
Kenzie