Who are you? In comparison to who you used to be. What made you change?
Who I was before: Academically speaking, I was gifted but wasn't focused and my grades reflected as much. I used to write rarely. I had the inspiration to just write but I was much of a procrastinator. I was sociable and confident, thinking the more people that surrounded me the more fulfillment I would have. I had little empathy and a big ego. You can say i was a 'Plastic Gangster' who was sucked into a self-destructive cycle, in groups of 'friends' who were much the same. I was naive; I wasn't at all knowledgeable in dealings with family, life and love. Who I am now: Academically, I am now focused, participating in seminars often and I take my grades seriously—I even passionate about my assignments. My inspiration to write comes daily, in floods. I am now socially awkward, hardly see, ring or text anyone anymore. I'm kind of a loner I guess; spending most of my time with my head in books. Oh, and my new hobbies? It’s either obsessing over women that will never be part of my life over or just simply reflecting on life.*le sigh* I'm a seeker of truth, beauty and love; enveloping myself into the richness of my deen and the world. I'm deeply committed to the study of religion, philosophy and life as well as the history, art and literature from all around the world. I aspire to live a virtuous life wearing a noble character as my attire. What made you change? Many factors: my family, additional wisdom, experience, time, and lack of peace and love in my life. Oh and Prison. # additional thought - If I was to bump into my 16 year old self in the streets today, I would most likely beat myself up and take my shiny new HTC from myself :/
