How would you compare yourself now?

2 years ago, I would've looked at the lottery to ending all of my problems. Now, I look at myself as the solution to all of my problems. 2 years ago I would've sat mindlessly playing games like FFX-2 or some crap like that. Now, I don't even play games. 2 years ago I would've thought my studies were boring, but now...I look at studies as pretty exciting. I squeal at a new chapter in a math text.

2 years ago I wanted to quit my cashier job and just let my mother pay for my tuition(thank god I didn't). Now, I can't imagine myself jobless and schooless.

I don't know what changed me, but I feel like I have some purpose in life now. It's such a great feeling. I love being able to pay for my own tuition, and I love the fact that I'll never play games again. It's so damn weird. 2 years ago I never would have said these things.

Honestly, if there's a billion dollars and not being able to teach compared to 35k/year teaching, I'd teach hands down(I know I've said this before). Don't you hate it when something changes you so much but you don't know what it is?