I'm a "them"

Ever find yourself in a situation that's divided "us and them?" Usually I don't mind except this time I was a "them." I haven't been a "them" in a really long time. But in this situation I was for sure not part of the "us" crowd. It was like high school all over again sitting on the outside watching the popular kids from a distance wishing they would notice you and include you. All of a sudden I was transported back to the days of fat jokes and bad hair (and I have great hair!) except this time I couldn't play sick, skip class or hide in the school bathroom. What did I do you may ask? Did I build up the nerve to say anything? Create my own fun? No, I didn't rise to the challenge, I sulked like a two year old. In a time when life seems a little overwhelming I let it be the proverbial straw. This camel just did what she does best, internalize with a side of passive aggressive. Sorry everyone...