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"How far would you go..."

To be someone you aren't for someone you love? Ever since a girl I have been becoming friends with got taken by another guy I've found myself thinking at the strangest of times "What would she like?". It's actually an amazingly strong driving force. For example, today I went into school and when walkign in I was pretty bummed. Still feeling pretty down about losing her when I thought. I may have lost this time, it doesn't mean I have to like it. So I took a good look at myself and said right, the first thing was that she wouldn't be interested in someone who wasn't actually willing to talk to everyone around him instead of sitting feeling sorry for himself. So I sort of perked up a bit and begin to talk to people for quite a while more than usual in class.

I don't know how I managed it but I also thought, she'd like someone whos intelligent. Not someone who just got C's in all 5 of his Higher Prelims (Mock A-Level exams in England). So I not only managed to chat a bit more but I put A LOT of effort into my work. I was the only one in class to get my computing sheet done in the one period (at least I think I was as I didn't see anyone else hand it in and I know my mates didn't). Anyway normally I'd be with the majority and stretch it over two periods but in everyone I was sitting up straight and working hard just to try and better myself.

On the walk down to lunch though I realised something vital. Although having a good personality and being intelligent is needed to keep the relationship going. The guy she went for was A LOT better looking than me especially on the weight front. He was about 6 foot tall and muscley and I'm 5 foot 11 inches and a bit heavier than average. Ok I'm not fat but still we are living in a world were people want their fantasies turned into realities and they don't care if they have to wait for their big strong knight in shining armour to come along. So I went down to Tescos as per usual for lunch but instead of getting my usual lot I got fizzy water, chewing gum and two croissants. Woo! watch out for the big spender! Anyway yeh, I know it's not going to make any difference anytime soon but any progress is godo progress in my books even if it's just a little.

After that though I had noone to talk to. I couldn't talk to any of my old mates that I used to hang out with because they are still pi$$ed with me so once again I decided not feel sorry for myself but to go up to the library and once again try and further my education. Make myself better so that she would notice me more in comparison to other guys. Anyway I sat in that library and did all my homework and handed it on on the same day I got it handed out. I have NEVER done that before and never thought I would. But yeh it felt good to be doing something that actually meant I was putting effort into my education and bettering myself.

Finally I came home and sat down tired but feeling good. I have just been sitting here watching T.V. instead of going over course notes but still I feel good today and I have been talking to her for a while now through texts and msn. Just casually but I'm feeling good that I am putting in the effort to make myself more acceptable to her. I wonder, how far would you go to please someone else? I can imagine people going to exceeding lengths but then again I can imagine people not doing anything at all and expecting to be accepted for who they are.

Notorious Biggles wrote:
> I've won a girl who didn't like me before over with a golfing brolly
> and Armani Mania. True story.
>
> Things change in people's lives Cubist. OK, so she might have picked
> him just now. But she might see him shout needlessly at a kid and
> then think he is a prat. Then she might realise that hey, ol' Cubist
> isn't such a bad guy after all.

Heh that's what I'm hoping

> But certainly put the effort in. It can't hurt being good looking.

Indeed, I can't wait till I get access to my seperate account when I'm 18. It's only got a few hundred quid in it now but I only started it last year and I've only ever had one job that lasted 3 weeks lol. But my plan is to save up as much as possible and then when I get access to it on my 18th spend it all on clothes, gym equipment and cosmetic surgery. Well actually more like cosmetic dentistry but it depends whether or not I want them to change my ears too. I amn't happy with them the now and that's something I can't change no matter how much weight I lose.

I can understand what you mean about people changing though. Glad to see you won someone over once. Still hope for guys like me.

ßora† §agdiyeV wrote:
> Notorious Biggles wrote:
> But certainly put the effort in. It can't hurt being good looking.
>
> I used to think that, but it's agony looking in the mirror every
> morning.

I can imagine. I however find looking in the mirror quite soothing. Nothing like a devastating smile to make you feel good about yourself. Even if it is from you.

to quote the cat (red dwarf) :

"If I looked any better, I'd be illegal"

Smoooooth.

Notorious Biggles wrote:
> But certainly put the effort in. It can't hurt being good looking.

I used to think that, but it's agony looking in the mirror every morning.

I've won a girl who didn't like me before over with a golfing brolly and Armani Mania. True story.

Things change in people's lives Cubist. OK, so she might have picked him just now. But she might see him shout needlessly at a kid and then think he is a prat. Then she might realise that hey, ol' Cubist isn't such a bad guy after all.

But certainly put the effort in. It can't hurt being good looking.

SODDDING HELL!

Yes that needed 3 D's

ßora† §agdiyeV wrote:
> that's a coincidence, I'm an undergraduate ....
>
> *groan*
****
Ba dum dum tsh

Timmargh wrote:
> I'd say the tone is pretty low right now.

and it's going to plummet, Mr. AAAAAARGH

I'd say the tone is pretty low right now.