How I Became Who I Am

For the longest time I was what, I guess, you could call normal. I did my best to fit in, be popular and such, but over time I became sick of it. I felt like everybody was running my life, except me. I began to ask myself what I truly valued, conforming and fitting in with the rest of the crowd or be truly honest with myself. I chose the latter. Soon afterwards I started dressing how I wanted to dress, listening to the music I wanted to listen to, and doing the things I wanted to do, not what society or the general public said I should. With this new sense of individualism I began to really evaluate society, I soon discovered how controlling everything was, there were standards for everything, while individualism was forbidden and looked down upon. I began to express these views to friends, a few agreed, but many thought I was radical. Many I thought were my closest friends drifted away and I hardly ever speak to them. However, I won't conform to society for their sake, I am who I am. I now value individuality and the freedom to make my own choices, not conformity and normalcy. So I have started this blog as a journal of my personal quest to finding my own path and meaning in life and to perhaps help others find their own as well.