I was a rebellious kid, but I was able to put it into good use. Running. That's right. You may wonder how. Running is more of a mental activity. It takes a few meters (or a few laps) to adjust the limbs on motion, but once you get passed it, the question on whether or not you'll run a long distance depends on your mind. Take it from me: it took me years before I ran 5K. I didn't think I could do it at first, but self-belief helped me do it. There were times when I don't feel like running; those custom essays on self motivation and physical fitness didn't help. This is where my rebelliousness was put into use.

I was an angry kid back then; I had troubles getting along with some classmates and my parents. One of my teachers was so concerned such that she read some custom papers on child behavior in able to help me. I was pissed, of course, and I showed it to her. But that was another story. I was alone most of the time and I don't like my feelings to bottle up. So I ran. I kept on running. I didn't stop running. I let go of my anger and frustration with every step and move I made. Of course, I still felt a bit pissed off after every run, but that was better than not doing anything at all. When Claire came into my life, I was able to move on.

I still run. It still relieves my stress and anger. But having a partner is even better. That's another story though,