['I sometimes look back at my old, deadbeat childish self...and am so glad that I decided to man up and start making something of myself sooner than later', 'i am so proud of you, keep it up', "lol thanks.  I couldn't go back to the way I was...I'd probably beat the crap out of that guy"]
you are probably older now as well
Looking back to the useless deadbeat I was back then...I'm really glad I've decided to man up and make something of myself