I Learned

[IndieGirl]

Since we're all so plagued with Adult-itis around here, we might as well share what life-lessons we've gleaned from the last few years.

SO!

I learned... screwing up your credit is a bitch to fix.

 

[Blackshear]

I learned men age better than women.

 

[IndieGirl]

I learned that the best way to feel like you can do anything is to jump even when you're really scared to.

 

[Blackshear]

I've learned that ^ but don't apply it nearly enough.

 

[Vilnoia1]

I learned you have to spend money to make money.

 

[Blackshear]

I have learned I'm pretty much the person I'm going to be.

 

[IndieGirl]

I learned it's easy to work at a dumb job if you have a life outside of work that you love.

 

[Blackshear]

I've learned that regardless of how much you know, you've only got about one scintillionth of everything covered. I've also learned this keeps life fascinating if you approach it with the open mind of a one-year-old.

 

[IndieGirl]

I have learned that observation and that kind of childlike sense of wonder ^ was talking about are the keys to truly being grateful for things.

 

[Blackshear]

I have learned that it's okay to be silly in public. My daughter taught me that.

 

[IndieGirl]

I have learned that mundane chores are easier to get through if you crank up some 80s tunes and sing along to stereo.

 

[Blackshear]

I've learned to get the crappy, unfun stuff out of the way first and then enjoy the rest of the day guilt free.

 

[IndieGirl]

I have learned that that applies to everything but food. Don't eat your veggies first, you might get full sooner than expected and not have room for the good stuff.

 

[Vilnoia1]

I have learned veggies are not good food at all!

 

[IndieGirl]

I learned that it's better to be nice, even if you never get anything back for it.

 

[Blackshear]

I have learned that if you are prickly you largely get left alone.

 

[IndieGirl]

I learned that nothing ruins a sushi roll faster than bad avocado.

 

[Blackshear]

I have learned wishing isn't enough.

 

[Vilnoia1]

I have learned that when it rains it pours...

 

[Blackshear]

I've learned that if you have a band and you don't want your music illegally downloaded you should give yourself a generic name like Cold or The Mission.

 

[IndieGirl]

I have learned that family really can be your best friends.

 

[Vilnoia1]

I learned that you almost never get what you wish for...

 

[Blackshear]

I have learned that you don't have to post in a topic just because it's available. I've also learned eating Doritos isn't healthy but it doesn't stop me from doing either.

 

[Vilnoia1]

I learned about NS military tonight.

 

[IndieGirl]

I learned that sometimes it's better to shut up and listen than it is to try and fix it.

 

[Fibonacci]

I learned that karma is for real.

 

[IndieGirl]

I learned that new Sharpies are always going to disappear before your old ones do.

 

[Fibonacci]

I learned that Dogs>Cats.

 

[IndieGirl]

I learned that, unfortunately, being good at your job doesn't really require that you be a good human being.

 

[Fibonacci]

I learned that coffee is a workday necessity.

 

[Blackshear]

I've learned that an open dislike for coffee is alienating.

 

[Fibonacci]

I've learned there are people who don't drink coffee.

 

[IndieGirl]

I learned that I prefer the taste of tea, but coffee keeps me better caffeinated.

 

[Fibonacci]

I've learned that my favorite tea is from Market Spice.

 

[IndieGirl]

I learned commitment is harder than I thought it was.

 

[Honeysheep]

I have learned that sometimes you only need to listen to yourself

 

[Fibonacci]

I have learned that HS is the bestest.

 

[Honeysheep]

(did you not always know?)
I have learned that awkwardly constructed sentences make you look clever.

Right?

 

[Blackshear]

It does, yes.

I have learned clever is often underappreciated.

 

[IndieGirl]

I have learned that cinnamon essential oil (undiluted) + bathwater = DO NOT EVER. IT WILL BURN IN PLACES YOU DIDN'T EVEN KNOW YOU HAD.