Oh, I just commented on your food post. Some interesting stuff, though you may actually be overestimating my food budget/available prep time.

I'm not sure if what I said was sad. I've only recently begun obliquely self-analyzing to the extent where I might decide how it's affected me (if it has). I usually take an extremely practical view of the world, and am of the opinion that my childhood doesn't really matter in comparison with where I am now.

I honestly tend to look down on people who wear their hearts on their sleeves, who lose control, who can't make a rational point without allowing emotion in. I am glad that I am not like that. I don't really understand why anyone who is like that would continue to choose to be like that. I mean no offense in case you are one of those people -- this is something about me that kicked off when I was so young I really can't help it, although I wouldn't change it if I could.

It boils down to: I'm a rationalist. I'm glad I'm a rationalist. I have often found, when talking to friends, family, coworkers, that their emotions interfere with their ability to reason. I can't be sure that I wouldn't have that mindset if I had grown up in a family with a different dynamic, so I am content with my childhood. Don't think about it much; it was a stepping stone.

Since I can't imagine being any other way, I guess I can't answer your question.