the fine art of social climbing (a modern gay/girl/guy's guide to living the good life)

(unearthed from the archives of My So Called---Angst)

have you ever found yourself in the middle of a crossroads? smack right down at the center of average and loser boulevard? then welcome to the club! Okay, so maybe the job description was a little harsh, let's just say this is how you feel sometimes. it may be undeniable that you're fabulous on your own... but when left to your own devices, you find yourself a bit, how do you say-- helpless and incompetent. a catch, nevertheless a half pint. so, if this seems familiar territory to you, hit the checklists just so you don't steer off the path to living the life you want and deserve.

let's see... they say, those who can't do, teach. if this is the case... then, resolve that, if you can't be that person, befriend that person. a shameful act, but someone's gotta do it... say, if you're not pretty or (for that matter) good-looking, have a friend that is... even better, friends that are. if you're not rich, have a friend/s that is/are. not smart? recruit some child prodigy. mediocre on the arts? (such as painting, dance, sculpture, music, performing arts) then link yourself with some artistes. think of it as your own little investment of friends and consider yourself just as rich, you know what they say about a person who has many friends.

i have always been amused by the phenomenon of having friends in high places. you can breeze through all the hoopla bullshit and reap what others sow. and while it is nice to have friends in high places, never forget that it is the little people who get the work done. and if all else doesn't get you the glitteratti life that you're aiming for... then it's time to work on your own act. start with your social skills; be a people person-- that someone who knows everyone and whom everyone runs to. plus, being genuinely nice won't hurt either... if you can make this first step, it all just goes snowballing from there. live the carefree life, and always remember to cleanse... exfoliate... and moisturize...