Has anyone seen the film 'Little Red Flowers'?
Anyone?

Well, like the boy in the film I was always jealous of the kids who were awarded those coveted flowers or, in this case smiley faces. I was particularly envious of the two teacher's pets in the class, who would win the prize (some chocolate, I think) every year by at least 15 faces.

So, one year I decided I'd cheat on the end of year project. We had to make some kind of water clock/timer thing. Anyway, with a little bit of skill (and a stop watch) I won and was promised a head start of TWO smiley faces for the next year.

Did I get them?
Pfft, no.

I had one more year, followed by 7 years of hell. For I'd soon discover that being short, fat, with glasses and a lisp doth make one very popular with the bullies!

Karma, society, whatever. Life's a bitch and I REALLY hated school!
(suicidalducky has too much time on his hands, Fri 14 Aug 2009, 20:47, Reply)