Try to have as diverse group of friends as possible and don't get into the the clique scenario.
There are so many times in life-and I've had them-when I was really afraid. I was kind of a closed-in, self-involved person who was just trying to stay in that safe place and that nest where I had good friends and people who are just like me.
I think the key to both high school and junior high is everybody is trying to find their way, trying to stand out.