compare yourself now and 5 years ago

When I was in secondary school,I usually tried imaging how I will look like in the future.5 years pass over and there are many differences on me.Maybe it make some people get difficult to recognize me,but no matter what changes I get,I am me and there are both differences and similarities.
5 years ago and now I don’t have many differences,especially in my appearance.My hair is an example.It is still curly althought it is shorter a bit.There are many people advised me to stretch it out but I didn’t agree.I like it and I think it’s very special.However,there is one thing I want to change but I can’t.It is my color of my skin.It was dark and now it is still dark.Sometime,it make me feel less confident because most of people around me have fair skin.One more thing that haven’t changed is my optimist.I remember one time,I had an accident,my arm was broken.The doctor said that it took me 3 months to recover.Every one seemed to pity for me.They encouraged me to keep health,but I didn’t know why they must be pity.I thought that there’s no problem,just an broken arm,even I thought I could recover after 1 month.Actually,it’s impossible but this thinking helped me more optimistic,anyway it’s lucky because there were no part of my body was injured.
Despite the similarities,there are many differences.5 years is a long time for me to mature.Now,I am a student,I live far from my family and I must learn how to live independently,take care of my self,so my characteristic have changed a lot.I am no longer passive as I was in the secondary school.I take part in many social activities such as green summer,or activities of my class and faculty.It’s a good opportunity for me to make friends and be more confident.That’s why now I become more and more active,even talkative.However,what makes me really confuse is that I am shortsighted.When I was in secondary school,I studied very hard.I hardly went out except for going to school.Now,some days,I go out from 7a.m and come back at 9p.m.The days I don’t go out,I stay at my rent-house and watch films or read novels.I am very lazy in studying,so there’s no reason why I am shortsighted.The changes in my characteristic make me excited.It’s good for me,and I also hope that my eyes is not more serious shortsighted.
It is interesting to recognize how I have changed through 5 years.There are many differences from my appearance to characteristic.It makes me realize that I am muturing.Now,I am just 19 years old.In the future,there will be many other changes,and I will try to change my self in to a more perfect person.