Choose Your Own Adventure

"Hey girly-girl, what's wrong with you?"

"Nothing."

"Hm....."





"You're just gonna sit there until I spill my guts, aren't you?"

"Well, Jana! Why would I..."

"Because you love me."



"Guilty."



"Oh, Mom... I don't feel like I have any friends at school."

"What do you want friends for?"

"What? Are you serious?"

"Well, yes, the obvious reasons. But why else do you want them?"

"Gr. ok... you tell me all the time how I should try to influence the other kids at school, but I don't think anybody even listens to me, except Shayna, but she's already a good influence. What am I supposed to do?"

"You really wanna know? Or you just want your mommy to give you a big hug and a hot cocoa?"

"No... I really wanna know."

"Ok, then. I'll tell you exactly what you need..."

Turn to page 89 if you think mom should say:
What you really need is a brand-new wardrobe! Look at these outdated clothes... tsk, tsk. And your hair is soooo 2003. In fact, your father and I have been saving up for a nosejob for you, too. Also... here's a $5000 gift certificate to Best Buy. Don't be stupid with it though... Make sure you buy cd's for the absolute hippest bands, the latest I-pod, and the most powerful laptop. Then when you're done we'll work on your walk..."

Turn to page 126 if you think mom should say:
You need to get involved, you know, in clubs and activities where you can meet a lot of new people. Introduce yourself to everyone, and then remember their names. Don't be afraid to ask for help, but help other kids out twice as much. Find the good in people and tell them about it. When someone is talking to you, pretend like they're the only other person in the room, and wait till they're done to think of a response. Smile a lot, but don't force happiness on yourself or anyone. Take an interest in what people are doing, and try it yourself. Remember, when you like people for who they are, chances are they'll return the favor...

Now, dear blog reader... it's time to Choose Your Own Adventure. Pick a response, and you write the rest of the story. (Remember to read my initial blog post for reference.)