Fat and homely. Plus sized clothing was nothing like it is today. Options were limited. My best friend in 9th grade was really popular so people associated with me through her, but they wouldn't hang with me if I didn't know her.
I had been a latch key kid since 6th grade, so I was more "responsible"...mature...boring than other kids. Decent student, getting grades good enough so my mom wouldn't fuss. I was also a tomboy of sorts and my homeboys were starting to date around this age, so that left me out. Female friends were either honor students or getting pregnant at 15, so I was left out there too. I really had a hard time finding who to fit in with. My bf left school after our 9th grade year and I just coasted by after that. I didn't have a bad experience overall though. Never picked on, bullied or made fun of. Just more "lonely" if anything, but I did get a decent HS education.