Past: -- Everyone has the skeletons in the closet that's just begging for a dust-over. Just like everyone has had their tough times where shit has hit the fan and moments of serenity and plainness where nothing ultimately amazing is happening at all. We can whine about the past and let it hold us back from our potential, or you could embrace it and become if anything blessed.
I say blessed because everything and anything that has happened has made me who I am today and I don't regret an ounce of stupidity and thoughtlessness that I did. Not one bit. In fact it makes me feel quite human. The only thing I'd change? Perhaps smiling a tad bit more. I have hurt many, many have hurt me. But one thing I LOVE. It's exactly that... it's the past. So to those that go on and on about what has happened, yes, I understand it's painful, it's enduring, it's at times unfair but it's life. Holding onto what you cannot change won't help anyone, less much yourself.

Present: -- I'm the happiest I've ever been.
"If anyone is to ever love you truly, you have to love yourself first"
In short, my life isn't perfect, but I like it that way. I adore my friends and cherish my parents for everything that they have done for me, but most all. I'm lucky that I've found someone who stands my personality and loves me for me and spends his time reminding me of that. Best friends can do that sure, but you can't sleep beside them at night and elbow them when they want to cuddle!