How have you changed....

As a high school freshman, I was quiet, involved, and dedicated to whatever I was doing. I was in junior high school, which meant that the ninth graders were pretty much like seniors in high school as far a status goes. So, I was always looked at as a leader among my peers. I have always been an excellent student, so nothing has changed in that area. I was one of those folks whom people knew because I was voted for stuff like "Most Likely to be President" and "Most Studious". So yeah, I was a nerd, but I was a cool one because I could easily get along with just about anybody at that school. Within the 8 years afterwards, a lot has changed about me. Physically, I gained between 20-30 pounds (mostly by muscle mass, I think). Mentally, I've gained a lot more self-confidence, and I've continued to surround myself with positive people and to weed out those who might hinder my success. Socially, I've always been into extracurricular activities, so nothing much has changed from that, because I wanted to do things in school that didn't just involve schoolwork. Spiritually, my walk with God has become closer than what I've ever dreamed. So, it appears that I'm doing things that I've set out to achieve. Thus, I can honestly say that I've become a better person from then to now.

How have I changed from freshman year in high school? wow...I can't remember it all. Freshman year I was exploring my newfound freedom lol...I gained some confidence after middle school (aka 3 years of HELL) and went out wit one of tha cutest guys in tha school. I was trying so hard to fit in, cutting school, all of that...but by tha time I got to eleventh grade, I was like f*ck it, I'ma be myself...if don't nobody like it, I don't care, cause I'm goin away for college. I was tha bad preacher's kid that everyone expected me to be. Senior year of high school was my transition year, tha year I REALLY grew up cause I had to do things on my own. I'm about 15 lbs heavier from freshman year and 1 inch taller and I'm not as skinny as I used to be, I'm more "curvy" now and got a lot more confidence in myself. I wasn't popular in high school, lets just say I was well known, well liked...I had ALOT of connections. But after high school up until now I've been in tha whole process of finding myself, and having a "I don't give a damn" mentality and just enjoying life right now...I went through SOOO much in 2004, and to see how I've changed since I was 14 pleases me, I went from tomboy who's crazy about sports into a confident woman who's crazy about sports...I guess somethings never change, huh?

Well, from Freshmen year in highschool to senior year in highschool, I would have to say that I have a lot more knowledge than I did. I haven't changed much, I have always been the most mature person with my friends and I am still shy. I juss opened up when it comes down to dressing. I wear name brand clothes alot more than I used to. I used to wear nuthin' but Wal-Mart brand . But, oh well. :arrow: :arrow: :arrow:

From freshman year h.s. to senior year h.s. I'm a totally different person. Physically, i was a chubby cat with braces, glasses, a pretty jacked up fro. Now after some years in the weight room, on the football field, and throwin shot/discus, I'm not super solid like I was 6 months ago but im pretty solid. No braces, straight teeth. No more **** fros. I used to be like SHY out this world. I seriously went through full days where I didnt talk to NOBODY at school, came home went in my room and played NCAA football 2002 all day and barely talked to my mother and sis. Now im not shy anymore, but I am quiet. My voice is all deep now but my volume still aint too high. I got way more confidence. I went from a 2.2 freshmen year (that was a improvement from a .9 in 7th grade...yes .9) to a 3.8 junior. Im at the point where I could basically do as good as I want at any given time. Socially is where i done transformed. I dont try to fit inta the crowd no more. Im just plain me. I could careless if you think I'm this that or the other cause im justified. Even my music collection done changed. Freshman year you could barely catch me listenin ta R&B. It was JIGGA alllllll day and some other mc's. Now it's no more negative type music. All gospel, positive rap, POD is the only rock I can listen to cause there the only ones that make sense. Dag im even in the choir now and on the deacon board. (I know how to find books in the Bible :o ) All my change is on account of God though. The closer I got to him the more I changed. All the success I got now is just a reflection of how close I done got to God nothin had to do with my intelligence (which by the way is untouchable j/k) All credit is due to him.

I forgot to mention that my skin has turned into wet tissue paper due to all of the weight fluxuations I put myself when a fight comes up. I cut easy. And my face has changed alot. 20+ facial fractures in 4 years has altered it juuuuuuuuuust a bit. (mosly my jaw line) Broken noses do not count as facial fractures. Thunder