I think I am. Straight forward, creative, impatient, kind but does not suffer fools gladly. What has changed is the folks in the audience. How about you?
Thank you for your input. Have a great day on your stage. Salud.
Oh hell no. While some aspects of my personality might be the same (though more refined with age). I am so different than I once was. So much so that it *almost* seems like I was two different people.
That's such a cute picture. You seem to be the only one who's enjoying this posing thing at all, and even at that, you don't look very thrilled. Great photo.
My rough edges have rounded off a lot through the years, and that's a good thing. I have more compassion for people than I did when I was young.
that cute little one on the end reminds me of a dear sister who would always cry as soon as we were taking pics... are you the pretty girl with long hair?
Vicky - yes, I am more compassionate for people, of course, I have more tools to deal with controversary now - I was born bull-headed and remain that way - sometimes good and sometimes bad. I am very practical in many respects but in others, impractical - I'm about four personalities rolled into one - I had to be - I still have to be...thank you Lyla - yes, that one is old! Thanks Marianne - I have been faithfully following your growing up saga, thanks Miz Vicy, I appreciate it and as far as that goes, I'm still that way - lol...Salud.
Hi Sheila, yes that's me - and that's my little sister, Angelica. She cried and vomited before every trip out of the house and then kept crying. Salud.
no..i don't suffer fools ,snobs or cliques .. but still would rather smile than fight.. was once very shy now am a fighter(espescially for the under dog) prefer my quiet and solitude although I come across as a party or group person..NOT!:) try to look at all sides and accept..but still looking before I leap. thanks for the great article..provocative
I'm a little kinder than I used to be, and not as quick to snap at the "fools" (I still do it, though) By the time I am old enough to be smart enough and kind enough - - I'll be dead!
Nice family portrait, Mariana - thanks for sharing it.
I've changed quite a bit! I appreciate and value life and family so much more! I'm not as tolerant or intimidated by rude and obnoxious people as I once was! The only thing I have carried over into adulthood that I wish I could shake is my sensitivity. I get my feelings hurt so easily, and then I withdraw!
First I need to say that the family photo is adorable! You are the only one that is ready to take the shot!! So cute!! Little sister looks like she has had it with the photos!
I am not the same person as I used to be. I am in recovery from alcoholism. I have been in sobriety for 5 years now. Today I am becoming the person that God intended for me to be.
Thanks Sheila, Richard and Nina and Patricia - well, I do fight for the underdog - especially in cases where elderly are being unfairly treated, they should be a priority, children should be treated well and respected especially by their parents and animals should be treated well and respected - I do fight for all three of these with a vengence in my own way which is not always loudly vociferous but you know I've been around - lol. Salud.
Monica - Congratulations on your sobriety! I do drink - but usually wine and beer only and about four glasses a night (wine) - not now - I'm on the wagon for a few months due to the fact that I'm trying to lose weight and I am into good health. Alcohol affects the liver - which is the seat of all anger - keep that liver functioning well - ! Thank you Monica for your neat comments...Salud.
I have changed a great deal in 34 years time. Alot of my personality traits are still the same but some of them have even changed. I have become more caring and compassionate but know how to hide it well thanks to the hurts life has give me. I used to be extremely shy but now I find myself to be outspoken and not able to keep my mouth shut. I have grown tremendously and taken on responsibilities and now I know what it is truly like to be grown!!
I'm not nearly as gullable or trusting as I use to be. People never cease to amaze me in what they are capable of. Other than that, I'm still adventerous and have a warped sense of humour, but still reserved around people I don't know.
People are always telling me how easy-going I am, but when I tell them things about my past, they invariably say "I can't imagine YOU putting up with that!" They are right... the me I am now would not. I am still easy-going and open-minded but only as long as I am getting some respect back. I suffered too many fools back in the day...
No I am not. I think I am a better person. then when I was younger. For one thing, I no longer fly off the handle at every irritation. While in college and through the discipline of Tae-Kwan-Do I learned restraint and self controle.
In many ways I am. Good or bad, I don't know. Does that mean I have retained my childlike trust and optimism? Or does it mean that I have failed to grow and learn life's lessons as we all must? I was not selfish as a child and I can be very selfish as an adult. Well maybe selfish is not correct. I am definitely self indulgent. But I am glad that I can counterbalance that with many charitable acts, patience and understanding, and an open wallet to someone truly in need. Have I changed? Maybe not so much. I was a pretty nice person as a child. If I look hard enough, I can often still see that very nice sweet little girl inside me. But nice people often get thunked in the head. I've got plenty of bumps to prove it. So maybe there is the experienced adult me to keep that sweet little girl me company -- and to keep all of 'me' from getting thunked too much.
I keep changing, Mariana. I promised myself a long time ago that I would always retain the childlike, playful me.
I also promised someone very special to me that I (we) would always never compromise our beliefs in being real to ourselves. Then too, there are the very important values taught by parents.
But I would like to believe that life's experiences have caused to me change and grow for the better.
Thank you for the article, the photo and the question.
I just thought about something, while looking at your photo. Across the street from Disneyland a couple of years ago, I ran into someone from the 7th grade. Instantly she recognized me. Tripped me out. She told me I had not changed a bit. "Liar!" I thought, but she did know who I was, and I went to school about 220 miles or so from Anaheim so, for her to recognize me was interesting, after all those years.
I'm happy she was not holding grudges. I used to manipulate my little friends and get them sent to the principal's office all of the time.
I was bossy ... the oldest of four children with three younger brothers. My mom had me take on responsibility early, as in "watch your little brothers." It came naturally. I think my children would say I still have a tendency to be bossy!!!
I used to be shy ... but now I'm extremely outgoing. I talk to everyone! But NOT about myself. I like to know about the people I come in contact with.
My core personality is the same but how I deal with things has definately changed. In some ways I'm stronger, but past tragedies have left me vulnerable in other ways that I wasn't vulnerable before.
I sometimes feel like an entirely different person. With my parents and my sister, I probably seem the same...but, I barely remember the very young me. I had a memory the other day of something I did before I had anxiety issues, and it seemed like it couldn't have been me doing such a thing without worry. In many ways, the kid I was, was much happier...less stressed...and carefree. I want her back.
Love the picture, Mariana! I'm definitely not the same person and I've done things I never would have imagined! It's always interesting to see where life takes us!
I love the photo. I like to look at old photos and remember how things were then and you know what? They just keep getting better and better and hopefully some of it's rubbing off on me, too.
i think we are all continuously changing, i have always considered myself a "good"person and that hasn't changed but as i grow and learn i definately am not the same.
A leopard does not change her spots, nor has Bob changed her warts. Inside, where it really counts, I am the same person I have always been.
I think I have two personalities:
1. one shy, sensitive, gentle and patient; the other 2. exuberant, lively and exhibitionist
But both are strong willed and forceful in a different way. I have always had strong convictions...am honest, loyal, frank, serious-minded, genial, sometimes ethereal and idealistic.I am quick, active, and persevering in all I undertake. I have always been imaginative and psychically intuitive. Have always been fiercely independent and never followed the crowd. I have always loved art, music and drama.
Those are my positive traits....now for the warts: on the negative side you might say I am stubborn, opinionated, rebellious, and unconventional.
I've enjoyed getting to know--and increasingly to admire--the person that you are. As for me, I'm always trying to change certain things about myself (my tendency to procrastinate, for one!) but they remain intransigent.
In most ways the same I think, tempered with knowing more about people now. I think I have changed my mind on some opinions of things I once had as well as I've grown older. I still enjoy the same things I always have... ;-) Take care.
Wonderful to see all of you - it's interesting that many of us feel we have changed very little since we were kids - I do think we all have this inner core that remains the same and many of us seek to find that nugget of childhood hidden under many layers of life. John S. some of us are just basic folks! Patry - it is great to see you out and about - I'm going over to visit you now. Salud.
I am not the same person I was as a child and early adult. I have matured. I am still very creative, loud, and my big mouth still gets me into trouble sometimes, but I usually win. That is a wonderful photo, it captures the moment.
That's an adorable pic and every one looks so cute...
I am not the same person Mariana...Now I am little more responsible person...I don't behave childish any more but now I have become more expert in lossing temperament....don't no Why?? I don't remember that in my childhood days I used to get angry...When I became mom ....people said that now I will learn more patience but LOL...i started loosing it.. well, lot of fields...
loved it
If I will reveal more than you will start hating me..
((( I feel I have changed somewhat...blossomed more to learning and seeing into the meaning of such a short life on Earth we really have...))) ;o)...great article~!
Mariana..I could pick you out in a crowd at any age! What a sweet sassy little thing! Have I changed...oh yes, pared down to the essence. Less foolishness, more fun. Wiser perhaps, certainly more grateful and appreciative of those I've been blessed with...two and four legged types as well as feathered and leafed. You, of all, know the drill my dear. Peace and all good things I send across the plains and mountains straight-at-ya!
Mariana, just stopping by to say good sunny morning. It's a beautiful day in Southern California... I wish I had my laptop up and running and could sit outside in the garden and write all day...continuing to find out who I am today by researching the live's of those who lived before me.
My inner soul, child-like dreams and love for nature are still the same as the day I was born. I went from being very shy to learning how to tell someone off and now I'm learning how to choose my battles as most of them are truly not worth it.
I'm not the same in many ways! LOL! But then again I am the same, we take what we need and leave the rest! Good to see you again! Sorry I've been MIA! LOL!
I am stronger now than I was then. A lot of hardships made me feel unsafe and insecure when I was small, and while I still carry many of my personality traits (the positive ones for sure,) I think I've grown into a much stronger individual because of the things I carried with me for so long. This is a great post, though provoking, and it's garnered some awesome comments!
Hi Mariana I'm still the same. Ready to laugh. Ready to do something unusual. Can sit anywhere and dream. Can make people laugh without being a clown. Very honest...it's my blue eyes you know. I still live my favourite people. But, sadly, I can't jump across rivers and down from cliffs anymore. I regret that so much. Salud dear...very interesting topic.
I absolutely love the photo! I don't even resemble the person I was back then. I grew up believing I was useless and had nothing worthwhile to offer. After years of learning to understand the hows and whys of my upbringing, I've become outgoing, positive, creative and fun. I want to keep evolving and expect that I will in many ways.
This is a great topic, Mariana. At my core, I am still the same. Eager, optimistic, creative, a bit bossy, stubborn, idealistic. But on the surface I have changed how I react with and to others. I am more patient and kind with those who "don't get it". I have more self confidence. I am less quick to react to others. I realize what my blessings are.
No, I am not the same person I was then. I was a shy, introverted little girl who was afraid to show emotion. Now I'm strong, independent, outgoing (although I'm still happy to be left alone with a good book). However, many core values remain the same - honest, loyal, dependable, etc. And, now I have God in my life so it's all good!
Thank you all - I love the fact that Kelly M. found this and brought it back to life - so I'll ask that question Again now: Are you the Same Person Now as you were back then??? Thanks for your comments! Salud
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My rough edges have rounded off a lot through the years, and that's a good thing. I have more compassion for people than I did when I was young.
are you the pretty girl with long hair?
but still would rather smile than fight..
was once very shy now am a fighter(espescially for the under dog)
prefer my quiet and solitude although I come across as a party or group person..NOT!:)
try to look at all sides and accept..but still looking before I leap.
thanks for the great article..provocative
Nice family portrait, Mariana - thanks for sharing it.
The only thing I have carried over into adulthood that I wish I could shake is my sensitivity. I get my feelings hurt so easily, and then I withdraw!
Other than that, I'm still adventerous and have a warped sense of humour, but still reserved around people I don't know.
That is a great photo!
Have I changed? Maybe not so much. I was a pretty nice person as a child. If I look hard enough, I can often still see that very nice sweet little girl inside me. But nice people often get thunked in the head. I've got plenty of bumps to prove it. So maybe there is the experienced adult me to keep that sweet little girl me company -- and to keep all of 'me' from getting thunked too much.
I also promised someone very special to me that I (we) would always never compromise our beliefs in being real to ourselves. Then too, there are the very important values taught by parents.
But I would like to believe that life's experiences have caused to me change and grow for the better.
Thank you for the article, the photo and the question.
Salud back at you!
I'm happy she was not holding grudges. I used to manipulate my little friends and get them sent to the principal's office all of the time.
Interesting.
I used to be shy ... but now I'm extremely outgoing. I talk to everyone! But NOT about myself. I like to know about the people I come in contact with.
But I am still not altogether sure what I want to be when I grow up.
I think I have two personalities:
1. one shy, sensitive, gentle and patient; the other 2. exuberant, lively and exhibitionist
But both are strong willed and forceful in a different way. I have always had strong convictions...am honest, loyal, frank, serious-minded, genial, sometimes ethereal and idealistic.I am quick, active, and persevering in all I undertake. I have always been imaginative and psychically intuitive. Have always been fiercely independent and never followed the crowd. I have always loved art, music and drama.
Those are my positive traits....now for the warts: on the negative side you might say I am stubborn, opinionated, rebellious, and unconventional.
Blessings to all of you...
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Take care.
Patry - it is great to see you out and about - I'm going over to visit you now. Salud.
I am not the same person Mariana...Now I am little more responsible person...I don't behave childish any more but now I have become more expert in lossing temperament....don't no Why?? I don't remember that in my childhood days I used to get angry...When I became mom ....people said that now I will learn more patience but LOL...i started loosing it..
well, lot of fields...
loved it
If I will reveal more than you will start hating me..
love you..
trust me I am on your page..
is much different than
the me of the past.
Have I changed...oh yes, pared down to the essence. Less foolishness, more fun. Wiser perhaps, certainly more grateful and appreciative of those I've been blessed with...two and four legged types as well as feathered and leafed. You, of all, know the drill my dear. Peace and all good things I send across the plains and mountains straight-at-ya!
I thinking everyday the ole Colonel is getting closer to age 19!
It is great when time moves in retrograde.
Great thought provoker...
Cheers,
Colonel Possum
I'm still the same. Ready to laugh. Ready to do something unusual. Can sit anywhere and dream. Can make people laugh without being a clown.
Very honest...it's my blue eyes you know.
I still live my favourite people.
But, sadly, I can't jump across rivers and down from cliffs anymore. I regret that so much.
Salud dear...very interesting topic.
At my core, I am still the same. Eager, optimistic, creative, a bit bossy, stubborn, idealistic.
But on the surface I have changed how I react with and to others. I am more patient and kind with those who "don't get it". I have more self confidence. I am less quick to react to others. I realize what my blessings are.
Thanks for your comments! Salud