I played a lot of sports growing up and when that ended when I got into High School and started listening to music, I was still able to retain that clique that maintained their jock speed. I also lived on the same street and grew up with the most popular kid in school that was one of the best running backs in the state when he played footy. I got into bands and went through a punk phase where I eventually met my five best friends who I still hang out with multiple times a week. I was basically the kid that got along with everybody in the school. I wasn't particularly nice. I have a tendency to be very sarcastic and short with people, but I made up for it in other ways. I drove people home when I didn't feel like getting drunk or high. When I did decide to get f*cked up, I was a blast to be around because I'm a notorious fun drunk.
So to answer the question, I wasn't really "popular", but was able to build and maintain a sh*tload of relationships that still last. I only hang out with my best friends, but going back to my home town and seeing people at the local bar is always a pleasant experience. I know a lot of people whom I could crash on their couch if I ever find myself in that part of the country.
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