Teen Gothic

hello everyone, I'm a young person who isn't working yet because I'm still on my way of getting a degree, but one of my teachers (a subject in my country called basic military training) at school has problems with my long nails and punishes my squad's leader for my long nails. I've never thought about it much, but I was struck with the reality of having to restrict yourself from looks related decisions because your study/workplace doesn't allow it, for example in some workplaces you aren't allowed to have a tattoo, a piercing and so on. how do you deal with that? it's really overwhelming and frustrating to me that the joy of customizing my character is being/going to be taken away from me.

This is very random of me but I’m just starting to see it more and more over the years. Just a basic background I’m a brown asian guy in the UK, I’ve been alt since I was in the early years of high school (i didnt even know about the word or meaning of alt at that point) and over the years its just become fully my lifestyle.

But what I really don’t see a lot of is other brown alt people (any subculture), its every once in a blue moon. I go to shows and gigs and concerts but theres nobody else most of the time. I’m just wondering if anybody else notices this or maybe if you do fit this description, let me know your thoughts.

Maybe it’s cultural or religious restrictions (they were whats deterred me at least), or maybe I’m looking at it wrong? idk

Also this is not in any way an attack or blame on anyone or anything, it’s just something I want others opinions on. This is kinda UK specific also since I feel like theres a bigger proportion of brown alt ppl in other countries.

Thanks guys

Dates are:

4/02 – Brno, Czechia – Kabinet Muz

05/02 – Leipzig, Germany – Moritzbastei

06/02 – Berlin, Germany – Urban Spree

08/02 – The Hague, Netherlands – Grauzone Fest

11/02 – Paris, France – Caves Saint Sabin

13/02 – Kreuzlingen, Switzerland – Horst Klub

18/02 – Zagreb, Croatia – AKC Attack

19/02 – Budapest, Hungary – Robot

20/02 – Bratislava, Slovakia – Pink Whale

21/02 – Ostrava, Czechia – Barrák Music Club

One of my more local venues is having a friday the 13th event and Im itching to go!!! I would be going alone and want to start going to make friends! I don't really have any right now so feeling very lonely at the moment lol. My main issue is that I've never been to any sort of club before and don't drink! Any advice or tips, Im very shy! 23f if that helps?