Whenever I think about that philosophical question, I always remind myself that back then my life was no less difficult as it is today and the only difference being the set of problems changes over time. I have a lot of bills to pay every month but in terms of self-actualization and leading an independent life, I'm probably leading a better life. I'm 27 and one problem with this section of life is everyone goes off their separate ways; e.g. friends get married, buy houses, and that usually spells "too busy" to hang out with me; and there's the thing about working at the office becoming all too consuming. But then I think about how I meet new people and I can control over my career.

I had a rough childhood, in terms of a speech/learning disability, and so I never really had the standard carefee childhood, but I do have to say life has been improving and I look forward to the future. They say your 30's are the best years and I look forward to seeing how that pans out.