If faced with a situation today that is the same as one a year ago, I would definitely respond differently. I still laugh at many of the same jokes, hold myself to similar standards, but my mind takes everything in on a different level now. I don't mind if I don't preform perfectly, and my mind no longer keeps me awake by replaying conversations and situations in my head. Have I grown up? Grown sideways? Maybe Im not really "going" anywhere, but just moving. And most importantly, I've thrown out the desire to stick to a specific path with every stone laid in its place long before a foot would touch it. Im still "me," but I decided what that me was and what I want that to be. Yes be, not appear to other people as, or seem, or try, but actually be. I no longer define myself through others eyes, or wholly assess my thoughts from the reactions of others. Sure, I care what people think, but I put much more weight in what I think of myself.
So, maybe my blogs will seem different, less definitive, more subjective, or indistinguishable from my previous style. This year, has been a year of accruing self awareness, getting slapped in the face by society, and finding people that I never new existed in such quantities. So get ready, cause I'm ready. As ready as I can get in a year, for a new year of experiences, blogs, and words of wisdom that may help you see something new or tackle a point in your life.
