The Person I Am Today

Now I must say that that was pure enjoyment; now that I am more familiar with that word, I feel more comfortable saying it. .
             The reason why I am different today than I was before has to do with my beliefs and values. I've learned to value love. I've slowly started to realize that love plays an important part in my life, without it, I wouldn't be the person I am today. I've learned how to value my loved ones. I do so by showing them that I do care and treasure their companionship and that they're very important to me and that I'll always be there for them no matter what the situation would be. .
             Before my awakening, I would take love for granted but now I know better, it's not right to do that because what goes around comes around. Now that's a belief that has been rooted into my mind by my parents ever since I was old enough to understand, only it never really made sense until now. .
             My surroundings have much to do with the way I am too. For example my culture, family, friends, and the microenvironment that I belong to (this community, the college I attend, my home), are some major aspects that are a real importance to me. I am of the Buddhism religion and I belong to a very traditional Vietnamese family. My family could be a bit harsh when it comes to meeting a boy friend. Life at home is pretty tough because all my time has to be devoted to schoolwork and no time left for socializing. I am the only girl in this family. I grew up with two brothers who treat me like a boy rather than a girl. I guess that's why I am the person I am today; tomboyish. I get that a lot even when I go out with my friends, I feel as though I am too headstrong. I feel that way with guys too. My guy cousin said that I am too head strong and it's going to be hard for me to find a boyfriend who can control me. I think that's true, until this day no boyfriends capable to control me. .
             The environment that I belong to is pretty decent.