Migi__

^ this sounds perfect. I would say not to try to plan every single detail at first. Starting slow and building up seems like the best way to make things stick.

i'm a silver 1 tier in League of legends. at the moment it's the nerdiest thing i do. I've also completed most Zelda games(expect Nintendo DS ones)

^^^ something i look up to. I'm at the binning of something like that and its already getting hard. It's great to know others have made it, Congratulations!! My greats achievement to date is graduating high school. i was the first out of my siblings to do so, even though at times it seemed like i wouldn't make it.

I guess i should start with introducing myself. My name's Miguel, i'm 22 years old and live in NY. I've been a nerd....well, ever since i remember . From all the way back to Nintendo to playing League of legends. I've always been a very energetic and happy person, but around my 16 birthday i become a little rebellious. I wanted to become more of a social bird rather then a nerd, so i set out to expand my circle of friends. I succeeded !! Met a lot of wonderful people, but also met some that were not a good influence. I was feeling a little depress about some personal issues and begone using drugs. They become a part of my daily life and my life started to go downhill. Many, MANY times i counted myself lucky to escape dangerous events, but about a month ago my luck almost ran out. While driving home, i was hit by a another car. I remember bits and parts , but mostly how i woke up in the ER. I couldn't believe what had just happen to me, i kept wishing it was a dream. I counted myself extremely lucky for even if my car was wrecked, i escaped with a simple concussion and broken nose. This was a wake up call for me. Even though i was not under the influence, i was during the day, and could have easily been during the accident. I decided to take control of my life. I wasn't even near where i wish to be at this point, but i would no longer keep destroying myself like that. Ever since, I've kept myself clean and busy trying to better every part of my life bits at a time. Exercising and keeping healthy is one of does parts. I've roam through the forum for a while now, even before the accident. I've decided to start getting involve and maybe build my support team a little. So here i am, saying hello .