I was always the type to adjust to people's opinions and moods until it drove me crazy. I was always and sometimes afraid to be my true self. When I would tell people about my dreams and goals, they would laugh or tell me to stop wasting my times and that life is just a big party and you just need to work, pay bills, and party and drink. Those were my influences. They are so limited, but I know I want more and I am finally moving toward my goals. Now I am not so moved by other opinions. Once I start clearing out all the negativity people did not want to be around me, which is now okay with me. My life is more peaceful. At times, I still get caught up and have to catch myself.