Thew article by Mike De Cou, "High School: A Love Story," almost brought me to tears. He was shot down many times during his high school year. He did not stay down, but, instead, he "bounced back" and tried again. He is like how I am, girls judge me; they don't give me a chance; they are more worried on how I look. They never eve try to get to know me; but they just think that I am that weird, quirky guy. I've been turned down on how I looked before, but one day I will eventually find my dream girl like you. A girl that accepts me, for me. I totally agree with what you said, "Do not let denial bring you down, you only stay down if you let it get to you