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Hey, everybody.
It's Marielle.
I remember my first day of, I think it was sixth grade.
I showed up in this cute outfit that I had loved the day before.
If I remember right, there was a plaid skirt and a maroon cardigan.
I was stylish,
but then I got to school and all the girls were wearing gym shorts and athletic sneakers.
And I was like, what?
Did I miss the memo?
Like, I suddenly felt so self-conscious about my clothes, like a total outsider.
Not a good way to start my middle school journey.
And I think I'm not alone here, right?
Back-to-school time can be exciting, for sure.