So, strange as this sounds, today a self-proclaimed mind-reader/illusionist said what I've been trying to for months:

"We are all actors and actresses, playing the role of adults."

When we look at a picture of ourselves from years back, we address it as being us, "when we were a kid" or "when we were younger." When in fact, the truth is we are that same person. We are. We've just seen a bit more time and a few more experiences. That is us, irregardless of the time.

I find that philosophy very interesting. For example, when I flip through my old, giddy, conceded journals of 9th grade, I often think about myself as someone different entirely-- as someone I don't and would never know... but it was and is certainly me. :S

so there it is, man. and if you're interested in checking out this guy. his name is wayne hoffman, just google/facebook/myspace him.