I've always been the "different" friend. I was the one who could party for days or the one who would disappear for days. I was always considered "odd" because I was never really steady and I didn't necessarily fit in, sort of like a circus act that people would stroll past to witness the madness and thus be able to add a conversation piece to their day.

At the same time, I never feel sad about it. I like who I am - I'm a loner now and I enjoy being alone. Looking back, I wish I would have done things differently but I didn't know any better back then.