"One of the great myths of life is that childhood passes quickly. In fact, because time moves more slowly in Kid World--five times more slowly in a classroom on a hot afternoon, eight times more slowly on any car journey of more than five miles, and so slowly during the last week before birthdays, Christmases, and summer vacations as to be functionally immeasurable--it goes on for decades when measured in adult terms. It is adult life that is over in a twinkling."
-Bill Bryson, The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid

"Have regular hours for work and play; make each day both useful and pleasant, and prove that you understand the worth of time by employing it well. Then youth will be delightful, old age will bring few regrets, and life will become a beautiful success. "
- Louisa May Alcott

I chose these quotes because they relate to me in an opposing way. My entire life has been spent working; working in school, working at home, summer jobs, etc. My parents believed in staying ahead of the game when it came to education and complete submission towards it was the only way to go. Therefore, I never had many friends, never hung out much, and I haven't had a party at my house since I was seven. All I could think about when I was younger was that I couldn't wait to grow up so I could control my own destiny. Unfortunately, adulthood is just around the corner, and the only glimpse of what childhood is supposed to be is from books and movies. I've spent most of my high school years playing catch up by hanging out as much as possible, forcing myself to meet new people, and even trying to throw parties at my house (that didn't exactly work out). I have transfromed from the super shy guy to a laid-back, friendly guy living through the best years of his youth.