I am Hazel

Hazel from The Fault in Our stars is absolutely me. I see so much of myself in her, but I guess that is true with most books I read. I put myself into the characters and think of their emotions as my own. She has a big circumstance in her life that has both shaped her personality and made her grow up much faster than others her age. Those same circumstances have caused her to close in on herself and keep few friends. She thinks deeply about her books, her life, and Augustus. While not really on the same scale as Hazel's handicap, My sister's disability has shaped my life and allowed me experience heavier responsibilities at an earlier age. Being a caretaker has allowed me to see the reality of situations and the real struggles that people have to deal with. This, in turn, made me turn into myself. I overthink everything and endlessly ponder thoughts, quotes, actions, and books in my mind. What is the meaning? I wouldn't call myself anti-social, but I am surely not the most popular person either. I like alone time just like Hazel. I love that time to read and think. And again, just like Hazel, My mom is one of my best friends and she gets all happy and giddy every time I bring my boyfriend over. Her reaction so paralleled to Hazel's mom it is almost crazy. I love the connection I feel with Hazel and I can already tell that it will be hard to part with this book once it ends.