I'm feeling kind of 'wise' today so I thought I'd share some of my wisdom. Some is hard-earned...some is just common sense.
1. Never have a name tattooed on your body unless it's your parent or your child. Those are the only two relationships that never end. Spouses and boy/girlfriends come and go, but ink is forever. You could have a sibling, but that's kinda weird.
2. If someone offers you a breath mint, take it. There's probably a good reason they offered it.
3. Buy a full length mirror, and use it. A good friend once said, "Just because they make it in your size, doesn't mean it fits." (Thanks, Shelly)
4. It's nobody's business whether or not you have children. You don't have to answer if they ask. Some people can live their whole life without having children. To have them just because someone else thinks you should, or to please someone else, is a big mistake. Huge. Not one you can take back. If you know in your heart that you don't want to be a parent, don't become one.
5. Same for getting married. You don't have to answer the "When are you getting married" question. It's no one else's business.
6. Be considerate of other people. Not everyone wants to hear your music blasting the pictures off the wall, nor should they be expected to clean up your mess.
7. Along that same line, be tolerant of each other. If you live in an apartment, for instance, you're going to occasionally hear someone hanging a picture, or smell a pot of cabbage cooking. It's called living and everyone is going to do it now and then. No need to bitch and gripe about it unless it becomes a constant annoyance. Know when the line is crossed.
8. Be kind to animals. That should go without saying. You don't have to like them, but you should never ever hurt them just because you don't. I don't particularly like small ankle nipping annoying dogs, but I don't kick them, I just avoid them.
9. Never park in a handicapped space unless you are truly handicapped and have the placard or plate to prove it. Just because you're 'not going to be long' isn't a good enough reason. You may never know the pain you've caused someone who really needs it.
10. Don't dismiss old people as useless or stupid. They probably have experienced more than you ever will, and done it without all the technology that the younger generations have come to rely on. Sit down and talk with an older person some time. Ask them questions...What did you do on a date? What was your first job? Where was your favorite place to live? ...you just may learn something.
I'm sure I'll have more some other time. I don't feel nugget-less yet.
There is no rhyme or reason to this, just whatever happens to cross my mind.
