What does it mean to be weird and socially awkward?

This is a very insightful question. During high school many teens associate people who don't fit typical social stereotypes (or aren't "cool") as awkward or weird. These are typically the people who don't have a many friends or don't "party hardy," however they have many gifts that others can't fully understand or see. After high school people are labelled weird if they have trouble engaging in conversation or are otherwise different than their peers.

Who has the right to decide normality though? There is no committee, no organization who developed the profile of someone who's "normal." If there was, most people wouldn't fit the description. If you aren't "cool" or "popular" by the standards of others, but enjoy who you are then don't change. Who are they to say you're weird? Who are they to think less of you? All people are people, and thus deserve the rights of respect and dignity--no matter their race, gender, odd hobbies, etc.

Do what floats your boat, then charter your course.