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Just because Im African

Doesnt mean I eat elephants or monkeys.

Doesnt mean I eat my own people.

Doesnt mean my language sounds like kicking or knocking noises!

Just because Im big

Doesnt mean I dont exercise.

Doesnt mean I dont eat healthy.

Doesnt mean that Im not active.

Just because my skin color is dark

Doesnt mean I was in the sun for too long.

Doesnt mean Im a different kind of species.

Doesnt mean Im not a human being.

My skin does not define me.

Just because Im short Doesnt mean I can't reach the cereal box on the top shelf. Doesnt mean I am not good at tackling in football. Doesnt mean I am a midget. Just because Im good at math. Doesnt mean I am a math genius. Doesnt mean I will become a math educator. Doesnt mean I will become an accountant. Just because I wear glasses Doesnt mean it gives you the right to call me four eyes. Doesnt mean I do not wear contacts. Doesnt mean that Im a geek.

Just because Im attending school at

an ALC

Doesnt mean that Im a corrupt kid

Doesnt mean that Im not clever

Doesnt mean that I drink beer or

smoke weed

Just because Im skinny

Doesnt mean Im anorexic

Doesnt mean I starve myself

Doesnt mean I never eat cookies

Just because Im a quiet person

Doesnt mean that Im shy

Doesnt mean I dont like talking to

people

Doesnt mean Im not a social

person

Just because Im skinny Doesnt mean that I'm anorexic. I actually eat a lot but just stay the same size. Doesnt mean you can call me hurtful names. I'm human and have feelings just like you do. Doesnt mean that my body is perfect. Just like everyone else I also have flaws. Just because Im shy Doesnt mean I dont speak up. I can be loud. Everyone has a voice. Doesnt mean that I dont like to go out and have fun with friends. I love trying new things and meeting new people. Doesnt mean you should doubt me. I've stepped out of my comfort zone plenty of times and gotten many things accomplished. Just because Im me Doesnt mean that my facial expressions make me a mean person. I'm actually a sweetheart. Doesnt mean I'm stuck up because I walk with my chin held high. I've held my head down for many years. Doesnt mean that I think I'm better than others. I'm the same as you.

Just because Im chubby Doesnt mean my legs cant run faster than yours. Doesnt mean my hands cant punch quicker than yours. Doesnt mean my stomach cant flex harder than yours.

Just because Im big Doesnt mean my head has more brain cells. Doesnt mean I cant pick you up by your head. Doesnt mean I like to be big.

Just because Im Asian Doesnt mean my eyes can see better than yours. Doesnt mean I cant speak better than you. Doesnt mean I dont live in Rochester, Minnesota .

Just because

Just because Im attending RALC Doesnt mean I'm overdue on credits. Doesnt mean I'm a criminal who will rob a bank. Doesnt mean its only for pregnant teenagers. Just because Im smaller than others Doesnt mean I cant reach the cereal box on top of the fridge. Doesnt mean I cant lift weights. Doesnt mean I wont be mature. Just because I used to skip school Doesnt mean Im still the same. Doesnt mean Ill only work at McDonalds. Doesnt mean I wont go to college.

Just because I have piercings Doesnt mean I curse at strangers at the mall Doesnt mean I'm creepy and am going to get my whole body pierced. Doesnt mean I smoke and want to get kicked out of school.

Just because I go to ALC Doesnt mean I have fights with other people Doesnt mean I dont like academics and dont like doing assignments Doesnt mean I was unsuccessful in all my classes at Mayo High School last year

Just because I have made mistakes Doesnt make me an evil person that will do drugs with your child Doesnt mean I will rob a store Doesnt mean I will steal cookies from the Girl Scouts at Wal-Mart

Just because Im suffering with depression

Doesnt mean Im a psycho.

Doesnt mean people dont show me affection.

Doesnt mean I have a cutting problem.

Just because Im going to the ALC

Doesnt mean I wont be effective at learning.

Doesnt mean I will drop out of high school.

Doesnt mean I wont get the help I need to graduate.

Just because I sometimes hang out with people who make bad decisions

Doesnt mean Im a bad kid who will shoplift.

Doesnt mean I will fight other kids.

Doesnt mean I will ruin my life or end up in jail.

Just because Im a teen mother, Doesnt mean I dont say I love you to my daughter daily. Doesnt mean I cant provide clothes, diapers or wipes for my daughter. Doesnt mean I wont go sleepless nights for her. Just because I got pregnant at a young age, Doesnt mean I was being immature. Doesnt mean my life is crumbling. Doesnt mean I cant go bowling every Monday. Just because I dont have many friends, Doesnt mean I will turn my back when youre talking. Doesnt mean I dont like you. Doesnt mean you can gossip behind my back.

Just because Im upset or mad most of the time, Doesnt mean that Im not a fun person to be around. Doesnt mean that I dont enjoy life. Doesnt mean that I will say offensive things if you attempt to talk to me. Just because Im a fighter, Doesnt mean I enjoy hurting people physically. Doesnt mean that Im always a threat. Doesnt mean I talk big about it. Just because Im overprotective of friends and family, Doesnt mean that I cant control my instincts to respond. Doesnt mean I stand up to protect only my friends. Doesnt mean I wont attempt to hear both sides first.

Just because I go to the ALC Doesnt mean I am not smart like other kids Doesnt mean I am a lazy person who just slacks off and does nothing Doesnt mean I am a bad kid who doesnt care Just because I work at McDonalds Doesnt mean I am a deadbeat Doesnt mean that is going to be my job forever Doesnt mean I am a slacker who cant find any better job Just because I like heavy metal and rock Doesnt mean its devil music Doesnt mean I am a hard core metal fan Doesnt mean I am a violent person to be around

Just because Ive been in trouble in the past

Doesnt mean Ive gone to jail.

Doesnt mean my parents didnt raise me in a good environment.

Doesnt mean I go to the mall to cause trouble.

Just because Im Vietnamese

Doesnt mean my parents work and own nail shops.

Doesnt mean my parents were part of the Viet Cong.

Doesnt mean I get straight As in Algebra.

Just because I go to the ALC

Doesnt mean Im going to drop out of high school.

Doesnt mean I have a baby on the way.

Doesnt mean I'm on probation.

Just because Im nice, Doesnt mean you can take advantage of me. Doesnt mean you cant hurt me. Doesnt mean I dont have bad days.

Just because Im Mexican, Doesnt mean all I eat is Taco Bell. Doesnt mean I jump fences. Doesnt mean I only speak Spanish and say adios

Just because Im short, Doesnt mean I cant play basketball. Doesnt mean I cant reach the plates on the top shelf Doesnt mean Im a midget.

Just because Im Mexican Doesnt mean Im in the U.S illegally Doesnt mean Im going to carry drugs into this country Doesnt mean I cant speak English well Just because Im Mexican Doesnt mean Im going to be in a Mexican mafia Doesnt mean I dont have money Doesnt mean that I wont try a burger and fries Just because Im Mexican Doesnt mean I have a low rider Doesnt mean I eat beans everyday Doesnt mean I'm running away from my problems

Just because Im teen mom Doesnt mean I cant take care of my son Doesnt mean I cant be a good mom Doesnt mean I struggle like other moms Just because Im in Rochester ALC Doesnt mean I dont act right Doesnt mean I'm not smart Doesnt mean I beat up on people Just because Im black Doesnt mean that I'm racist Doesnt mean my ancestors were slaves Doesnt mean I'm not like you

Just because Im brown Doesnt mean Im Mexican Doesnt mean Im just one race Doesnt mean Im not American Just because Im half Asian Doesnt mean Im the smartest in Science and Math Doesnt mean I get all As Doesnt mean Im racist against others

Just because Im a girl Doesnt mean I cant play Call Of Duty: Black Ops Doesnt mean I cant tackle you in football Doesnt mean I have to wear pink dresses all the time

just because im african doesnt mean im a slave doesnt mean i have aids or other diseases doesnt mean im poor just because im bisexual doesnt mean ill hit on every girl doesnt mean i dont like guys doesnt mean im against straights just because im strong and confident doesnt mean im cocky doesnt mean im hating on others doesnt mean im inconsiderate Dont judge a book by its cover

Just because Im short, Doesnt mean I wont be able to reach my dream of becoming a nurse. Doesnt mean I have to wear heels all the time. Doesnt mean I always need extra help reaching things. Just because Im Mexican, Doesnt mean Im in the Los Carnales 13. Doesnt mean Im racist to everyone. Doesnt mean I always eat Tamales. Just because I listen to rap, Doesnt mean I swear all the time. Doesnt mean I dont like Keith Urban. Doesnt mean I have to be black to understand the emotions.

Just because Im slow

Doesnt mean I have a low IQ

Doesnt mean I dont know anything

Doesnt mean I have the attention span of a fly

Just because Im a gamer

Doesnt mean I have no life

Doesnt mean I waste my time everyday

Doesnt mean I dont go outside

Just because Im a hard listener

Doesnt mean I dont listen all the time

Doesnt mean when you talk I dont listen

Doesnt mean I dont care what you have to say

Just because Im Cambodian Doesnt mean I cant play basketball for the Oklahoma City Thunder Doesnt mean I eat pit bulls for dinner Doesnt mean I am a genius at math Just because Im Cambodian Doesnt mean I cant eat chicken nuggets from McDonalds Doesnt mean I am fob ( fresh off the boat ) Doesnt mean I am dark-skinned Just because I go to the ALC Doesnt mean Ive committed a crime Doesnt mean I am stupid Doesnt mean I am not going to graduate from high school

Just because Im Hispanic Doesnt mean I dont know English. Doesnt mean I'm a wetback. Doesnt mean I do cruel things. Just because Im so serious Doesnt mean I'm an unkind person. Doesnt mean I dont like anybody. Doesnt mean I dont have a sense of humor.

Just because Im a silent person Doesnt mean I have to speak about something all the time. Doesnt mean I dont have any friends to hang out with. Doesnt mean Im weird.

Just because Im slow Doesnt mean Im falling behind in school Doesnt mean I have Fs in every class Doesnt mean Im going to be a homeless man in the future Just because Im Cambodian/Laos Doesnt mean I'm good at doing math Doesnt mean that Im a human calculator Doesnt mean I eat pitbulls and Garfield Just because I wear skinny jeans Doesnt mean that Im gay Doesnt mean I wear leggings Doesnt mean that theyre girl jeans

Just because Im flexible, Doesnt mean Im some preppy girl who shows off on a balance beam. Doesnt mean I use backflips and splits to impress boys. Doesnt mean I only compete in cheerleading.

Just because I kick it with people who have piercings and tattoos,

Doesnt mean Im going to steal at the mall. Doesnt mean I have bad friends who only smoke, drink, and party. Doesnt mean I try really hard to fit in with people.

Just because I usually get what I ask for,

Doesnt mean Im bratty or stuck up. Doesnt mean I dont work for what I have and what I get. Doesnt mean I get everything how I want it when I want it.

Just because Im overweight, Doesnt mean I eat burgers and fries everyday. Doesnt mean I cant walk at the mall with my friends. Doesnt mean I sit and watch Ellen all day.

Just because Im serious, Doesnt mean Im not fun to hang out with at a sleepover. Doesnt mean I cant take a joke about myself. Doesnt mean Im not nice to people at school.

Just because Im short, Doesnt mean I cant run for my dreams. Doesnt mean I cant keep up with you when were at the mall. Doesnt mean I cant reach for something on top of the freezer.

Just because I wear glasses Doesnt mean I cant see whats going on or the meaning of the world around me Doesnt mean I have four eyes Doesnt mean I cant function without spectacles Just because I have meat on my bones Doesnt mean I eat like a horse Doesnt mean I'm not fit as an athlete Doesnt mean I dont like my body Just because Im short Doesnt mean I need a stepping stool Doesnt mean I cant reach the noodles on the top shelf Doesnt mean I wish I was tall

Just because Im black

Doesnt mean that I act loud and obnoxious

Doesnt mean that I only eat fried chicken and drink Kool-Aid

Doesnt mean that I have to act tough towards everyone

Just because I go to an ALC

Doesnt mean that I've been in fights and gotten kicked out of my home school

Doesnt mean that I had a child and was forced to go here

Doesnt mean that I was dumb and had to go to an easier school

Just because Im a guy

Doesnt mean that we have it easier than girls

Doesnt mean that we cant be judged like girls

Doesnt mean that I cant cry at my uncles funeral

Just because Im black Doesnt mean I'm ghetto Doesnt mean I love chicken Doesnt mean I like to fight. Just because Im little Doesnt mean I cant see billboards Doesnt mean I can fit into small spaces Doesnt mean people can bully me Just because Im from the Southside Doesnt mean I saw someone getting shot Doesnt mean I got robbed for my money Doesnt mean I break into other peoples houses