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Imagine starting a new middle school. Already a nightmare, right? Add a totally weird mother and the need for acceptance in and you have met Marigold.

 

She is an average 13-year-old girl, except for one little thing: Her mom is a totally crazy artist and dog-walker! (Think: Lady Gaga as a mother). Totally exciting and cool sometimes, she’s also super embarrassing. Marigold’s mom is always performing—even at Marigold’s new school!

 

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hi! so my fam is going to the east coast this summer (where all my family lives, except us and our grandma, who lives a few miles from us) anyways, i am known as the outgoing one to my cousins that are my age and younger, but im known as the shy one to my older cousins and my aunts and uncles. i wanna be known as the outgoing one for everyone. how should i make myself more outgoing (i dont have to be the MOST, but ya know at least a little) around them?




Hey babe,

Just try to relax and be yourself! Don't worry about speaking up if you're thinking something and be willing to take risks (that are safe of course) with the older kids. It's not gonna happen overnight but, by being a little less reserved and more excited about trying new things, you'll definitely give off the impression of being more outgoing Smile
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by pointeprincess on 4/24/2011 10:04:48 PM

 
 

Our sisters might be identical! My sister always asks stupid questions, except she hates reading.

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by nerdisthewurd26 on 4/24/2011 7:57:56 PM

 
 

I've been to 3 different middle schools!

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