I feel like in life we are given many chances to start over. Whether it be going to a new school, moving to a new place, given a new friend, a new calling, or even just a new day. We are given so many chances to change who we are. It's interesting to me to see how many people actually take advantage of those opportunities.

I've seen people change for the worse and change for the better. But worst of all is when some don't go through any change at all. Changing for the worse is sometimes a good thing, because eventually you learn lessons from your poor choices, causing a dramatic turn-around in your lifestyle for the better, never to go back. But no change? Which direction do you head then?

Jared said it in a good way. I was singing "Just the Way You Are" by Bruno Mars. He, never having heard the song before (RM), was appalled at the lyrics: "When I see your face, there's not a thing that I would change because you're amazing just the way you are."

"Why would you ever want your girlfriend or wife to stay the same?" He said. "I would hope that because of me my wife always strives to change, and because of her I would want to change. That's the only way we become better, right?"

The new opportunities give way to all 3 of these options: changing for the better, worse, or staying the same. A choice must be made as to which direction should be taken. With a brand new clean slate, there is nothing to get in the way; nothing to force you which direction to go. It's all up to you. You have a vision in your head of who you want to be? Go for it. Nothing from your past is going to get in your way, unless you let it.

So Suzie, my question for you is this: do you feel you have changed since you've moved to Hawaii? And if I end up at USU, what's the best way for me to go about changing who I am? Because personally, I would love a new self for myself.

Actually, I kind of need it. A new self. No matter where I end up.