As children, we grew up with imaginary friends, wanting to be our favorite superheroes, and grown to love our favorite Disney animation character. We aspire to take over the world and make it a better place. All we did was dream and hoped that everything could be the way we wanted it. Youth is incredible, because we believed that there was a good in the world no matter what; being young we had an imagination so powerful that no one could ever stop us.

I will forever look back at my past and wonder what happened to that person I was? Did I just grow up? Did I surrender and let the doubters win? Is there a little part of who I was deep inside of me?

Now we have to look forward and wish for the best. Continuously stressing out, wondering what’s next, and hoping that one day this world will be ours again.

To the young and brave individual I was,

Where’d you go? Why did you leave? I’m sitting here confused and miss you. It’s so sad I can never see you again. Looking back at every memory we had together. I know that you won’t be able to help me now, but I miss your integrity and your will to always do your own thing. I guess I’m writing to you because I’m trying to remember that I have to stay strong, that the world is forever going to change, but this is my world to take.

I just wanted you to know that I’m doing pretty good here. College is kind of stressful, but it’s because I’m adapting. Some people stare at me, because you always reminded me to always be myself. There’s so many times I think I’m a superhero not because of my actions, but the way I perceive the world. A hero is not just someone who does courageous acts for others, but a hero is someone who’s willing to believe in good morals and abide by it.

Growing up is a pain, I wish I was a little kid again because all I had to worry about was absolutely nothing. Now everything is in my playing field, especially because I have to own up to everything; innocence is not in my favor anymore.

I guess I’m writing this, because it’s so weird to think that life is not the same anymore. It’s constantly changing and all we can do is adapt. I just thought this was would be important for others to always look forward, because the brave and innocent kid you were will always make you stronger; you didn’t get this far to feel weak.

P.S I still think I’m a superhero sometimes, so thank you Smallville for making Superman my favorite.