Dear Lily,
As someone who tends to be naturally timid and shy, I struggle to make my presence felt among those who are louder and more self-assured. I’m tired of fading into the background where no one pays attention to me, so I’m seeking your advice on how to become the focus of attention for a change. I’ve been contemplating options like getting breast augmentation to an exaggerated size, dressing provocatively like a porn star, and adopting a rough persona. What are your thoughts on this?
Lily says – At my school, there’s a boy named Gregor who always jokes around during class and often talks back to the teacher. He pulls all sorts of antics, like flipping his eyelids inside out to frighten the girls, making loud fart noises while we’re supposed to be reading quietly, or scribbling inappropriate phrases such as ‘spunk cannon’ and ‘gaping womble hole’ on the blackboard when the teacher isn’t paying attention. While these behaviors are undeniably amusing, our teacher has made it clear that we shouldn’t encourage him by laughing or looking his way. Just last week, when someone clogged the sinks in the boys’ restroom with toilet paper and left messy streaks on the mirrors, it was only a matter of time before Gregor was pulled out of class by his armpits. The last time I spotted him, he was in the corner of Mrs. Keeble’s special class, swaying back and forth while working on a simple 4-piece jigsaw puzzle, surrounded by kids with strange mullets, wearing mittens indoors, and drooling on their desks. While being the center of attention can sometimes seem enjoyable, it can also lead to disastrous outcomes if you’re not cautious.
Hope you find this helpful!
