How to Be an Alternative Girl
It takes a lot to rise above the crowd and be your own person. An alternative girl knows this and pursues her own interests no matter what her friends do. Sure, alternative describes a style of music, but it means much more than that. If you want to do your own thing but aren't sure where to start, read the following tips on how to be an alternative girl.
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Keep a journal. Write down your thoughts, feeling and experiences. Draw pictures, tape photos and collages to it and express however you feel at the moment. Read it back later to get a fresh perspective on yourself.
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Learn all you can about art, literature and politics. An alternative girl cultivates varied interests. Go to the library and check out classic books by Shakespeare, F. Scott Fitzgerald and other writers. Turn off reality TV and go to all kinds of musical and theater performances.
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Create. Draw, write poetry, paint, dance and express yourself. An alternative girl has a lot to say and uses art, film and other media to express it.
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Minimize your exposure to negative people. Even if you ignore what they say, hanging around them drains your energy. Find new, positive friends.
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Experiment with clothes and makeup. An alternative girl dresses the way she feels on any given day. She can have many moods and looks and alternates clothing styles depending on her feelings and what she wants to accomplish that day. One day you can wear a mini skirt and crop top with boots, the next day jeans and a flannel shirt.
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