Okay, a Rant?

I feel like ranting, though I don't have much to rant about.

How about we start here...
You know how sometimes people put up fronts? Like either "HAHAHAHHA, I'M HYPER AND I DO CRAZY SHIT!!!!!11!!", or "Get the fuck out of my face beeeeetch.", or "Oh yeah! Ohmygod, you're so cool!", or let-me-talk-stuff-behind-your-back. Back then I was sort of naive. I used to believe these people. I used to laugh along with them when they did something funny. Now? It's like I can see through all these charades people go through. Now, I just appreciate those who are forthcoming and honest. The people that start off with small talk before they actually know you instead of acting like you're best friends right away. Those people will be so outgoing it's frightening. There's a nice dose of it, but when they start getting in your face and lying about their likes/dislikes to accomodate yours, that's creepy. Then there's the people who act high and crazy all the time. Why? We all have our moments, but seriously. It's not hard to tell when someone is just trying to act like that. That's where it's easiest to tell. I don't know if I'd use the word "fake", but something like that. Theeeen, we have the people who try to act hard and tough. I can see why though... sometimes when you've been messed with too much, you just try to prevent it from happening again. Still, when people try to connect and be nice to you, you don't have to turn them away every single time.

It just seems like people should just be themselves... and I know that I'm not one to talk. I've conducted my own charades before, but I'm over those. It takes too much energy to pretend to be someone you're not. I gave up on that awhile ago, it was worth it. The people in my life now? I know they're in it because they know who I really am and don't mind it.

It's a good feeling.