¶ … human history. However, in my own, personal history, five years has been enough to transform me very profoundly. Five years is longer than the average person goes to high school, or college. In five years an infant can evolve into a kindergartener. And, in my case, over the past five years, I have become different person in the three essential components of every human being -- in my body, mind, and soul.
In my body, I am not simply more mature than I was five years ago. Of course I am bigger and stronger. But I am also much less apt to stare at my body in mirrors, searching for what is wrong with how I look. I feel secure in my appearance. I am less apt to try out different kinds of clothing and attitudes than I was five years ago. I know who I am better than I did five years ago, and this is reflected in my more confident expression, posture, and selection of my wardrobe.
In my mind, I have gained more knowledge. I have developed a stronger intellect means and now have a better perspective on my place in history. Five years ago was before September 11th and the attacks on the World Trade Center. Five years ago I did not read the paper regularly. Five years ago, I thought my school was the world, and my own personal life was all that mattered.
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