Many think that just because someone likes to stand out a little and be a little bit different than the rest of the world that they are automatically going to casue problems and be a distraction to those around them.
Me being the rebel i am i like things a little different than most, bright colors, band tshirts and i have that california punk ass attitude my principal likes to say...but just because i have hot pink highlights in my hair doesnt automatically make me a bad person! i like to think im only expressing what i think looks nice...and by doing so im considered a distraction...hello high school distraction is everywhere not just my hair...i have never once had someone fall down in the middle of the hallway because my hot pink highlights were causing them to be distracted so why the stereotype?
many dont believe me when i say i have a nursing internship at a hospital,because they wouldnt allow people with pink hair to do that...little kids seem to like it, and most times people complimnet me maybe its because i live outside of austin texas where the local attitude is keep austin weird, but having pink hair does not affect my ability to perform cpr or draw blood so once again why the stereotype?
Maybe superiors only think that having pink hair means your a part of some punk band or you only hang with the people who smoke weed and do drugs all the time. I however have done neither, i just like to be a little different from most im a varsity swimmer, a honor student ranked in the top ten percent of my graduating class with a bright furture ahead of me, and bright hair as well! so maybe get to know me, learn what i stand for, laugh at my jokes because guranteed you will laugh around me or at me either way just because of the pink hair doesnt mean im a horrible person! so give up on stereotyping me as the punk ass kid, and maybe think of me as the funny intelligent girl who only wants to make the world a brighter happier healthier place!!!
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
I definately think that it is unfortunate that people are judged on their appearances, but they are, and everyone knows it. The truth is, we have choices in the way we look and these are basically choices in the way the world percieves us. Based on your picture, my first impression of you is that you are a pretty, sweet girl. Sure, you have some pink streaks, but your hair, other than that, is pretty demure. You're not wearing heaps of make up, and you have a nice smile. I know that I personally have preconsieved notions about someone (although I know I shouldn't) who has died black hair, all black clothing, lots of chains, heavy eye make up, and a few eye brow rings. I think its normal to assess someone at first glance, so you'd have some idea as to what they're like... but this can get us in trouble when we are wrong.
I respect that you have the courage to be your own person.
However, this world is full of close minded people.
I can relate to you somewhat, because by me being a black female, people are often surprised that I can speak a sentence without saying "girl let me tell you". Or I prefer to listen to Maroon 5 in my car rather than 3 6 Mafia. Not saying that I don't listen to rap as well. I'm just suggesting not to always take the person's outer appearance and stereotype.
Just keep being you, with your california punk ass attitude (LOL)
I just played the hand I was dealt..... I'm just playin to win ;-) (rapper 2Pac)
Unfortunately, people do judge others on appearance and what they see as acceptable. The younger generation is starting to become more accepting, because we see that kind of personal expression more and more. Older generations seem to be the ones with the problem. Take my grandparents for example. To them, any guy with a piercing is absolutely unacceptable, and they are disgusted with half the behavior they see on tv or on teenagers and young adults. But to me, it all seems perfectly normal. It's a generational clash. We should be free to express ourselves in any way we so choose. Unfortunately not everyone feels that way.
But I give credit to you for staying true to yourself. That takes a lot of courage.