Sacrifice for Tolkien?

I make a sacrifices like you eleanor. My popularity (although i don't think i ever had it, or want it) and a 'normal life' is gone beyond all hope of getting it back. But, (after a while of hiding it) I'm finally comfortable and quite proud of my identity as a Tolkienite. If they're gonna mock and make fun of you anyways(like 'they' do to me) at least give them a reason! Flash that lotr merchendise, and when people give you wierd looks just smile and start jabbering some elvish. It works for me. But i can understand your apprehension if none of your friends will accept your love of lotr. It sucks when your the only fanatic at your school, but you get used to it. Don't give up what you love for someone else, and i'm in the same position as you are, so your nor alone. [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]