Always the Bridesmaid, never the Bride

I've come to the conclusion that I'm just not meant to be the "biggest" or "most" of anything... not the most talented, most popular, most desired, most liked... etc. Always the bridesmaid never the bride.

Somehow that phrase fits my life to a T. Almost but not quite, smart but not smart enough to get into GSP, or stay in honors program (unless my grades go up a tad). Talented, but not talented enough to get in the top choirs or have top parts. Sociable, but not sociable enough to nab a guy, or have a multitude of friends. Funny, but without the ability to tell if it's truly funny or just stupid.

So much almost but not quite... I wonder sometimes why I haven't just given up trying. (No I'm not suicidal... so don't call the shrinks on me)

It's just after years of that I wonder what my place in life will be. Everyone seems to have there thing that they excel at. Whether it be social stuff, academic things, romantic relationships or even physical abilities. Yet somehow I don't have anything that I am the best at.

Always the bridemaid... never the bride. Somehow I've been fated in life to be the supportive friend, the buddy, or the group shrink.

Always the bridesmaid... never the bride.