Foundation: Bricks, Blocks, Labels and Things That Go to Your Head
“A successful woman is one who can build a firm foundation with the bricks others have thrown at her.”
so they will like you,
love you, be your friend
and think highly of you.
Not so loud
you're too much
mellow out, settle down
what's the matter?!
Gifted
above average
Miss Perfect, snob
Goody Two-Shoes
Teacher's Pet.
Annoying
always whining
too sensitive
you need thicker skin
what is it now?!
Tough
such a strong person
doesn't need help, loner
crying is embarrassing
put on a brave face
shake it off.
Tries too hard, poser
Miss Piggy in pink
not cool enough
Mom picks my clothes
my music and my toys.
Spiteful, little bitch
ungrateful, gimme gimme
why don't you like it?
(sigh)
I guess I'll take it back...
Crazy
life of the party, entertain
make them laugh, perform
good dancer, always be on
original – only the best ideas.
So negative
don't be a downer
doom and gloom
emo, moody, depressed
you have everything
they're tired of you.
Weird
quiet, shy, introvert
awkward, anxious
doesn't participate
sits alone at lunch
stuffed animal friends
talks to the pets.
Team player
cheer captain
you could be a model
citizenship award
academic excellence
another blue ribbon.
Drinker – try this
jager shots
she's easy, down to rage
adventurous, scandalous
let's stay longer!
You always want more,
never satisfied.
Bad skin, poofy hair
are you eating enough?
Muffin-top grab
Fatty Fatty Two-By Four
athletic, nice 'gams'
out-of-shape, unhealthy.
Lazy
sat down during the pageant
burnout, dropout, loser
stoner, failure
entitled, spoiled.
Nerd – lives under a rock
tutor, smart kid
can I copy off you?
Extra credit
another hundred percent
advanced placement
honors, top ten, scholarship.
Just like Dad
not mad just disappointed, you know better
disrespectful, don't talk back, slam the door
pretend, not out in public
so angry, walk on eggshells
clutter, impatient, lost my temper.
I warned you
but you never listen
defensive, can't handle criticism
grow up, get over it
overreacting, making it about you
self-centered, judgmental, close-minded.
Hippy, crunchy, tree-hugger
irresponsible, utopian, unrealistic, naive, radical
hypocrite, self-righteous, pretentious, know-it-all.
Sweet, kind, generous, caring, inspiring, leadership
good with animals, loves nature, ecologically-minded, compassionate
deep talks, fierce, beautiful, virtuous, determined, hilarious, creative, dreamer.