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High School was a confusing time for some. During this time we were force to make decisions which would affect our lives in major, sometimes even cataclysmic ways. For the first time we were confronted with decisions like: Should I drink? Should I smoke? Which social click will I fall into? Who should I date? Team Edward or team Jacob? These critical decisions we had to make shape how we socially interacted with one another for years to come. After going through this gauntlet of self realization, I realized some very important things that I would like to perhaps pass down to others who may benefit from my knowledge.
1) Handicap Stalls are the best to poop in.
2) Boy’s bathrooms are disgusting as is, so flush after yourself and don’t contribute to the perpetual epidemic that is occurring.
3) If you don’t read a book by its cover often times you get several chapters in, just to realize how much time you’ve wasted
4) Relationships are like lunch tables, if things get to messy, just go and find a new one.
5) Sometimes the best revenge is to just be happy.
6) It’s cliché but true; procrastination is like masturbation, it’s a lot of fun until you realize you are screwing yourself.
7) It’s not the wins that make you who you are, it’s the losses, but boy do I look good in ties.
8) Dress codes are put in place for a reason, and that reason is to protect us from mental scaring in most cases.
9) Fire alarms are like hearing power tools being used, there is no need to panic, it’s probably just a drill.
10) Honest men are often the best liars.
11) You can make just as many enemies as friends on Facebook.
12) As long as you laugh, the joke was a success.
13) Just because you have the right to do something, doesn’t mean it’s the right thing to do.
14) The worst person to lie to is yourself.
15) Best friends can be the worst cancers.
I will now take the time to explain what wisdom I wish to instill you with.
Number One: this is just a truth; they are both spacious and accommodating. They are also on average cleaner, so if you really need to relieve yourself I highly recommend you do so in one of those bad boys.
Number Two: we must realize that we are all still animals at heart. As evident by the fecal matter on the walls, urine on the sinks, and distinct aroma emitted from the boys bathroom. So remember to always try to leave the bathroom cleaner than you found it, and realize that if you don’t you’re just as bad as the vandal.
Number Three: We have been told since we were young to never judge a book by its cover, however sometimes precursors and cues are dead on, and to be ignorant of them can lead to hardship, a broken heart, or a waste of time. Read the cover, it’ll tell you a lot.
Number Four: A major key to relationships you must learn is when to get out. The longer you stay in the messier it can get. I’ve seen and experienced many a time where relationship can muck up other things you have going for you. A good relationship should never require you to sacrifice your happiness, friends, hobbies, or well-being, and if that is what is occurring, I suggest you move on before you become someone you are not.
Number Five: In life, people may do things simply to hurt you. Giving in and letting them see they have affected you is the biggest defeat you can allow. Instead show off the fact that they’re cruelty does not affect you, simply grin and bear it, and know that you are not giving them the satisfaction they so crave.
Number Six: You must confront your work early, keeping up with the small stuff will prevent big task from occurring. It’s much easier to climb a hundred mole hills rather than a mountain.
Number Seven: In my high school career I’ve experienced many highs and lows. In football for instance, I was fortunate enough to have a great winning percentage. However those blow-out wins didn’t teach me much about myself, instead it was the hard losses that allowed me to see where I’d fallen short, and inspired me to work harder and strive to become better. I’ve also learned that I clean up nice, not a life lesson, just a stated fact. Ties look good on me.
Number Eight: Unfortunately, we can’t all be super models. We can’t all pull off the looks that some can get away with. Knowing this full well some of us still give it the old college try, this is both distracting and disturbing. Many girls show off all of their “assets” by wearing revealing clothing to seek attention. They may think this is attractive, or somehow desired, and for some that maybe true, but not to the majority.
Girls have to realize that men are simple creatures, and often times, mystery is the greatest aphrodisiac.
Number Nine: Fire alarms can trigger your natural instinct to just throw caution to the wind and just get the heck out of where ever you are. However the damage from the panic may be worse than the threat itself. Slow down and don’t cause more problems for yourself. A person is smart, people are dumb. Don’t fall for mass hysteria about things in life, because whatever the situation maybe, it’s probably not as bad as it seems.
Number Ten: Although most of what they say is guanine and true, it’s that one major lie that really can affect how you see them. I have encountered many a person I’ve idolized because of their ideals, and have listen to their words of wisdom, however I would later learn of a critical flaw, or a fallacy they’ve told. Their lie is often seeded at the bedrock of their logic, which then poisons all words that come from it. No one is perfect, you must always remember that.
Number Eleven: Many things on Facebook can tempt you to sound off your opinion on things that often don’t concern you. It could be a relationship status, an ignorant comment, or something else along those lines. Don’t take the bait and put yourself out there for reticule. Even if you do fire back with some witty comment, you have to realize that getting into fights on the internet is like being in the Special Olympics, win or lose you’re still retarded.
Number Twelve: Throughout high school there has been a common misconception that I enjoy making others laugh for attention. The truth is, I enjoy making myself laugh and others just happen to listen in. As long as you got amusement out of what was said, and it made you feel better, that’s all that matters. I am a firm believer that laughter is the best medicine, and my life goal is to overdose on it.
Number Thirteen: In life, situations where someone or something has wronged you will occur, in these situations it is easy to exact revenge and cause the other party pain. But to what end? Why make someone feel such pain if you personally know how it made you feel. I know turning the other cheek is hard, but sometimes the most devastating blow, is the blow never dealt.
Number Fourteen: We all face our short comings at one point or another. When we do, it is easy to make excuses, to blame it on others, or on the hand you were dealt. Ultimately you are the one responsible for your well being. It is you that has failed. This is nothing to be ashamed of; learning from your defeats will make you a greater person. You can never grow if you don’t acknowledge first that there is room to grow. Lying to yourself does you know good.
Number Fifteen: Although best friends can be the foundation to emotional stability, you must realize when they are becoming more of a liability rather than a benefit. Often they inadvertently bring you into a conflict that is not your own, which then causes unneeded stress. Sometimes you must realize as painful as it is that you cannot allow your foundation to keep you from growing.
I hope these things I’ve learned can guide you in the right path, but the most important thing I want you to learn that I have, is that you should never stop growing. Enjoy the life you lead, and the people you surround yourself with and no amount of rain will ever keep you from having a sunny day.
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