''Wannabe''

Was just discussing with a friend how many ''wannabe*''s we have at school this year. Turned out we have so many that I'm wondering if anyone is able to be himself these days.

It is quite interesting to analyse the whole thing.. Why do people pretend to be someone they are not? And what is the point of acting and fooling the people around them?

The following came to my mind:

• thinking that no one will accept them the way they are
• seeking more attention
• being weak and unsatisfied with what they have and wanting more or even something completely different
• having a certain aim that can be only achieved by putting on a certain mask

One may find a whole bunch of other reasons but all of them are just showing how self-conscious one is.. And that is sometimes not only one's fault but also the community's because it is often the community that forces you to pretend to be someone that you are not just to be not opposing the norms and standards of the society..

But one thing is sure:

Enjoying your individuality and showing it is so much better than being fake and turning life into a long movie with you as an actor!

*wannabe: someone who wants to be someone he is not.