By Going out a lot...

Benefits

- Was able to conquer a lot of my fears. (eg. used to be a real pansy. I was afraid to do anything. But now, not as much. A LOT less)

- Learned to become independent

- Became more aware & experienced with the world outside, I came to know what this "secular" world really meant.

- Improved my social, people, and interacting skills (also grew closer to God with the help of others)


The...Non-benefits

- Didn't spend enough time with family

- Family got pissed all the time

- Didn't do what I should've done around the house