Creative writing completely changed my perspective on life.  If it were not for being able to write well, I would not be able to produce this online diary.  Writing allowed me to talk to 'someone' when no one was around to appreciate what I was thinking or saying.  It is a great way to develop a friendship with yourself.

I was, however, always fascinated by people around me despite the fact that I did not connect with most of them. My parents never objected to having my friends over. My mother was particularly fond of meeting new people because she would ask them questions about their lives and what they liked. She had an agenda for these discussions but she also had a genuine interest in knowing what was happening in their lives. 

When I would be alone, I would always have people at my house. On most occasions these were marathon academic sessions – we had to work very hard in school and I enjoyed the company of others while trying to solve differential equations or imagining how the Mesopotamians cooked their meals. 

I did not limit myself to mental adventures alone. I also came to be known as an organizer of theme parties, something that we enjoyed tremendously. I would pick the theme and everyone was expected to dress up in a costume of their choice based on that theme, then while demonstrating their costume, explain the symbolism of each item of clothing, and depending on the costume, even do a short gig. Well, there are dozens of similar stories that made even my so-called countryside life so interesting. The reason my life continued to be wholesome and full of excitement was that I actively sought adventure.

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