You know those silly thoughts that forever sit your brain? Such as a certain memory from when you were a child or just an obscure fact. Well, my thought is Pluto.
Yes, I often think about the dwarf planet, Pluto.
I know it sounds strange, but I have vague memories from when I was kid when Pluto's status was degraded from planet to dwarf planet. That thought just always sat in my mind.
It sounds a bit strange, but I can't help but think that there was someone who was so set on ripping the title of "Planet" from poor Pluto. But, I guess there are people that live to crush other's dignity.
It took me a while to realize why I had such an obsession with the dwarf planet. I often found myself in the same position as Pluto. One day we both were a part of the big leagues, the next socially degraded due to small flaws.
My social circle has always been a bit questionable. I was definitely always my own person, but sometimes I just wanted to feel more a part of my friend group. I often found myself in a constant sprint to catch up to them academically, socially and emotionally. This often led to questioning my own worth.
In a world full of Saturns and Jupiters, I was a Pluto.
For most of elementary and middle school, I tried to find my place within my social circles, but was either rejected or felt like a burden. I had some pretty amazing friends growing up, but I also had my own evil scientists that made it their life mission to reject and degrade me.
Those scientists made my life a living hell. I simply felt inferior to everyone whether they were truly my friend or an enemy.
It took me a while to realize, but I was in control of my inferiority. I allowed myself to feel that way. I was my own evil scientist and I made myself feel small.
As I've grown up, I have learned that I do not need to sprint to catch up. I am not just some small outsider. I am simply my own Planet who is on her course around the sun.
So, to the person who decided Pluto was much too small to be a planet, I have to disagree. Pluto is indeed a planet. It may be small compared to the rest, but still can it's way around the solar system.
