10 Things I have learned
Written during Summer 2003,2004 and 2005
10 (well, 11) Things I have Learned 2003
- Playing dumb can usually get you out of a lot of trouble
- f act like you know everything, you'll often find you get more information that way
- Don't take guy/girl relationships too seriously at first. If they turn out to be, you can be pleasently surprised, but if they're not then you won't be so hurt
- Attitude is everything. Life sucks, but it will only get you down if you let it
- Grades may be important, but not as much as your true friends are
- No one wants to be around someone who is always depressed. Ironically, these people are often depressed because no one wants to be around them
- There will always be someone that hates you. But there will always be someone thats loves you as well. Look at both sides of everything
- A secret shared won't be a secret for long
- Never expect someone you trust to be incapeable of betraying that trust
- Feel good about yourself. If your outgoing and friendly, you will be much better off than if your always shy and depressed Additions:
- You should never try starting a bf/gf realationship w/ someone close to you. In the end, the friendship you cherished will be gone.(decided with help of Pepsichick033)
10 Things I have Learned 2004
- Sometimes, the smallest opportunity will arrise. Grab it. Who knows what it will lead to.
- Geeks can be the coolest ppl sometimes. So can techies. And a good part of the time, techies are geeks too.
- Let grudges go. They shouldn't have to limit what you can and can't do.
- You can always trust a dishonest man(or woman) to be dishonest.(-Captain Jack Sparrow) It's so true, and then when they are dishonest, you aren't surprised.
- All those power-tool skills my dad taught me are actually useful for something.
- You can be a "know it all" and still get away with it if you act girly and pretend everything is old news.
- I CAN learn HTML
- Some things from childhood are always good. Like Animal Crackers and Pinky and the Brain.
- Your age isnt best determined by your birthdate, but by how you act.
- Don't get too comfortable. Things always change on you.
10 Things I have Learned 2005
- Just because people don't go to your school anymore, doesn't mean you can't keep in touch with them.
- It's possible to find your passions while you are still in High School.
- Lying geting boring after awhile.
- There are so many things to do with light. WEEEE!
- There are 3 types of people at work: coworkers, clients, and the public. Clients are better to work with than the public, and its best of all when you only have to work with your coworkers.
- Most people are sexist, you just have to use it to your advantage.
- Start thinking about colleges during your junior year, otherwise application time will just sneak up on you.
- Having a car is incredibly empowering.
- Decide what you want and work towards it. Don't compromise if you can help it.
- Bros before hos and chicks before dicks.
