Two words: wasted potential.

All my life, I've had trouble living up to the expectations held by others and by myself. Lack of effort, lack of motivation. Even now, I'm still struggling to shake that stigma.

On the other hand, though, I feel like I'm a good person. I don't do stupid incriminating things, I'm easy to get along with, outgoing when I feel like being it, humorous, smart (enough), creative, confident (but not overconfident), optimistic and a lot of other positive things. I have a great family, great friends and a wonderful girlfriend, who all tend to bring out the best in me.

I have a lot going for me, and I feel good about it, but it's a matter of getting other parts of me to catch up before I'll really feel like I can be best.