Recently, I have taken a lot of time to look back at everything I've experienced so far. I've looked at all of the challenges I've faced, friends that have come and gone, guys I was interested in, dreams that I had, and all the drama that I endured. Now, I realize that I survived a lot of SHIT. I was actually able to handle everything, and came out of it even stronger. Along with this, I learned so much about myself during this time, and I realized that all of the those feelings transferred on to the person that I am now.

Before I would cave in to the drama, and do my best to deal with it. Before I took the time to get along with everyone, and I did my best to not have any problems with anyone. I did my best to save my friendships, and I was very forgiving of people.

Now, all that is gone. Drama always seems to follow me, and trust me I try very hard to contain myself. Now, I don't care to be friends with everyone, and honestly I don't even try to tolerate everyone anymore. When it comes to friendships, I do my best to make them work, but it takes two to make a friendship work; or any kind of relationship really. When it comes to guys, I don't focus on it to much. But on top of that, I'm not very forgiving of people anymore. When people wrong me the first time around, I walk away and don't come back. People may think that I am a bitch, but I don't care. I'm not trying to impress anyone, and I don't care to have everyone like me. All I'm doing is focusing on me.

I realized that what I went through in high school, prepared me for what I have experienced or have yet to experience in college. It made me into a young, independent, Latina that has complete control of who she is. I am someone who not afraid of all of the challenges that life has yet to throw at me. The girl who has managed to pick up the pieces and put herself back together, who is completely content with who she is. I learned how to handle bullshit, and how to deal with people in a way that is best for me; even if that means losing a friend. I have learned to be a little selfish and focus on my dreams. I learned that I need to do things for me. Taking a look back at the person I use to be, to the person I am now. I can say that I have changed, for the better, and that I like myself now more than ever. Especially because I am such a badass.

I guess changing is a part of life, and I'm glad I became the woman I am today.