there's always that famous quote floating around somewhere. "everything happens for a reason." it also links in with the thought, "all of that has built you up for this". however, if I'm completely honest, that's bullshit. there was no reason for all of that. there was no need for it, and i could of gotten to where i am today without it all - maybe even progressed further in my life. if i could go back in time, i would erase all of it, because there certainly was no reason for it. so please don't give me all of your crap, because your words are just bullshit.