be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.

I think it is so sad how many people feel as though they cannot act like themselves around certain people. I see too many friends acting like total hypocrites just because they are trying to impress someone or look "cool". If you feel like someone will not like you if you act like yourself, then they are not worth it. Be confident in yourself enough to not have to lower your standards or change your opinions just because other people don't agree with you. Each one of us is unique and that's what makes us so individually special. How boring and lifeless would the world be if everyone had the same opinions and all acted the same. Remember that you are amazing just the way you are, and you are only cheating yourself if you change yourself for other people.