I know it probably sounds SUPER self-absorbed, which will probably not attract a lot of readers. But that's fine because I don't care! This is mostly meant for family and close friends (and for me to have some place to store all of my desired writing rants). 

I only have this as the title because I needed something that would motivate me to keep up with it- and it basically sums up my life. Here's me when I was "Bashful":

(approximately 5 or 6 years old)

This was my timid/insecure/don't talk to me face for a looooong time. It affected everything. My school work, my social life, my confidence...blah blah blah my life was rough (not really).
But who I am now is such a MASSIVE improvement of who I was in elementary school and junior high, I often look back and think, "wow. I never ever thought I could be who I am now" So this is my so-called "Brilliant" picture:

(me on the right; senior year in high school)

No, I don't dress like this every day. This was the only picture I could find that made the word 'brilliant' seem humorous so I wouldn't sound conceded. Even if I'm the only who can see the difference, I am that much more happy with myself. It may have taken me a while, but I know exactly who I am and what my capabilities are. BAM- that's me:)