Glad it was a lie

Am so glad it was a lie!

...That boys must be the ones who must always come up with stuff to talk about with girls or they'd be dumped
... That I could never pass mathematics
... That speaking English, especially with a twang, is a symbol of success
... That it's impossible to have fun and be cool if I don't drink and smoke
... That I must fit in

I'm glad I was wrong all those times I thought it's all over; that more often than not, there was yet another chance for me!

I have hope now. I have faith. I can look inside of me and say with absolute conviction "this too shall pass"