I've Learned That

In a moment of self reflection the other day, I realized that while 25 was still quite a young age and I have plenty more years ahead of me to fill up with life's lessons, I was surprised at how easily 4 pages of scribble were produced when thought about some of the things I have learned in the first quarter of my life and even happier that for each lesson a wonderful memory went along with it. Be where you are; otherwise you miss your life....so

I've learned that:

• You can't hide a piece of broccoli in a glass of milk
• It pays to believe in miracles and tell the truth
• When you wave at people in the country they always stop what they are doing and wave back
• You can tell a lot about a man by the way he hands 3 things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangles Christmas tree lights
• You can do something in an instant that will give you heartache for life
• It's a lot easier to react then to think
• I can't visit a bookstore without buying something
• When the light turns green, it's still smart to look both ways before you proceed
• When given 31 flavours of ice cream I always choose chocolate peanut butter
• Time does heal all wounds, regardless of how you feel about it now
• Motivation comes in short bursts. Act while it's hot
• Take a lot of pictures, one day you will be glad you did
• Bad things do happen to good people
• Hotel mattresses are always better on the side away from the phone
• People deserve second chances, but not 3rd
• If you never act you never know for sure
• Always avoid pulling an all-nighter; they really aren't that fun and that much caffeine isn't good for anyone
• If you have a choice between right and kind, always pick kind
• Life is sometimes going to feel like a fight, and at times you may even get knocked out, but you must get up and keep going
• Change is the only thing permanent in life
• Loving someone doesn't always mean keeping them. Sometimes it means you have to let them go
• Good quality underwear is always worth the extra cost
• Commercials for feminine products always come on when you're sitting in a room full of men
• You are never too old for slumber parties
• Peeing in the woods is always a bonding experience
• It's no fun putting on a wet swimsuit
• If you don't want to forget something - put it in your underwear drawer
• Being an adult can be fun, if you remember every now and then to act like a child
• Purposely ignoring the obvious is like walking backwards towards your enemy
• Nothing is certain. Nothing is perfect. Take the challenge

The stuff that wears on the nerves polishes the soul.