This is actually a semi-serious post.

[azekeil]

I've just come to the shocked realisation that it took me in the region of 3 years as a kid to get up the courage to play the 'B' side of 'The Birdie Song'. The significance of this huge delay is evidence of my autistic tendencies at that time. How can someone not have noticed that's what it was?

I don't regret it though because my experiences turned me into the person I am today. And despite the stress at the moment, I actually quite like who I am.

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[blaadyblah.livejournal.com]

I don't regret it though because my experiences turned me into the person I am today. And despite the stress at the moment, I actually quite like who I am.

You are *me*!!! LOL
That's my stock answer to the "Don't you wish that had never happened?" question....
Its my take on life, if I still like who I am at the end of whatever experience, then I'd rather the crap that goes with it, since the alternative may be a much less likeable person... if that makes any sense at all... I'll shut up now ;)

[azekeil.livejournal.com]

No, it's true. The alternatives are:

1. Never have the experiences and end up boring and dull and 'safe'.
2. Have the experiences and end up bitter and twisted.

Well those sound like a lot of fun.

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[blaadyblah.livejournal.com]

We're on exactly the same page then :) It's not just about more likeable either, that read wrong when I read it back... its more... true/real/honest. I've a sneaky suspicion I don't *need* to find the right word for that one ;)

[azekeil.livejournal.com]

Yes. You know where you yourself are coming from, and others seem to like it, confirming your opinion. It helps to form a stable self-image less prone to depression or be reliant so much on other's opinions. I'd say it's a healthy defense against the world and it's dog and the stuff they can hurl at you.