I know very well who I am in their eyes. I've changed; things have changed. Perception hasn't. I've never regretted making the choices I've made. The only regret is they have accentuated our differences. I'm very unhappy.

But even I despise that me.

Maybe it really doesn't matter that I'm a new leaf. Maybe being a new leaf, I should lead a new life; a completely new life - away from the old people, old environment, old perception. I am determined to pursue my dream through my own path, however untrodded it is. I want to prove them wrong. I may turn spiteful; but I will never bite.

Because I am loving myself like I've never been.