What in the last year has turned you into the person you are today ?

Question: What in the last year has turned you into the person you are today !?

im asking because it is a year tomorrow since i was dumped by my girlfriend!.
this sparked the change in me that reached a peak during the last month, turning me into who i am today!.
i now find basic life the greatest reward of living, and i am now happier than i have ever been in my life, even though it isnt exactly in the best circumstances possible!.
what has happened in the last year that has turned you into the person you are today !?Www@QuestionHome@Com

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker:

my son turns one next month!.
i am still the same person i was before but now my outlook on life is positive, not negative!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

adversity, is the Mother of Invention!.
Stated a business 3 years ago, just getting ready to pay off and the darn oil seems to be putting a wrench into everything!.

Taking things in stride, managing to adapt and reroute situation and come up with new concepts that are acceptable and profitable!.Www@QuestionHome@Com