* boys are assholes by default. That way you're never disapointed.
* you can do something in an instant that will give you heartache for life.
* it's taking me a long time to become the person I want to be, but I won't stop until I get it right.
* either you control your attitude or it controls you.
* regardless of how hot and steamy a relationship is at first, the passion fades and there had better be something else to take its place.
* heroes are the people who do what has to be done when it needs to be done, regardless of the consequences.
* money is a lousy way of keeping score.
* true friends can do anything or nothing together and still have the best of times.
* sometimes the people you expect to kick you when you're down will be the ones to help you get back up.
* when I'm angry I have the right to be angry, but that doesn't give me the right to be cruel.
* true friendship continues to grow, even over the longest distance. Same goes for true love.
* just because someone doesn't love you the way you want them to doesn't mean they don't love you with all they have.
* maturity has more to do with what types of experiences you've had and what you've learned from them and less to do with how many birthdays you've celebrated.
* no matter how good a friend is, they're going to hurt you every once in a while and you must forgive them for that, or you'll have to keep replacing your friends. Everyone makes mistakes. .
* it isn't always enough to be forgiven by others; sometimes you have to learn to forgive yourself.
* our background and circumstances may have influenced who we are, but we are responsible for who we become.
* just because two people argue, it doesn't mean they don't love each other.
* we don't have to change friends if we understand that friends change.
* two people can look at the exact same thing and see something totally different.
* your life can be changed in a matter of minutes, by people who don't even know you.
* even when you think you have no more to give, when a friend cries out to you, you will find the strength to help.
* don't ever let your mom dye your hair. No matter how much experience she's had, she'll manage to screw it up anyways. Which means if you let your friend do it who's never done it before, she's bound to get it right the first time.
* don't lie to your parents. They will find out the truth, one way or another.
* NEVER ever let your friend cut you bangs. Your parents WILL notice.
* glue doesn't taste as good as you think it will.
* contrarily to what guys believe, sex isn't everything.
* there is such a thing as taking on too much at school (aka IB).
* rping is fun! :)
* the hardest thing to do in life is live.
* change will eventually happen; just ride it out.
* don't change your standards for any guy. In the end, it won't be worth it.
* friends are a gift from heaven; friends that stick with you no matter what are priceless.
* enjoy being a kid.
* eighteen isn't really all that old.
* family is valuable. And the ones most likely to stick with you over the years.
* some people never grow up.
* enjoy your cousins when they're young. The cute phase will pass.
* not every relationship lasts. Learn to walk away.
* a compliment is worth more to remember than insults.
* don't worry; half of what we worry about now won't mean shit in ten years, maybe five, probably even one.
* everyone would be in a better mood if they all had hot chocolate with breakfast.
* everybody does stuff they regret. Learning from it, and moving on, is the lesson.
. Everyone breaks someone else's heart. It can't be helped, it's part of growing up.
* sap is really hard to get out of hair. Harder than gum.
* rocks make boring pets Ditto for dust bunnies.
* watching disney movies while eating chocolate cake and laughing as hard as you can with your best friend can be one of the best things you can do on a friday night.
* music is the rythm of the soul.
* most things are seen through rose colored glasses, and so appear better after the fact than during. Also known as glossing over facts, or forgetting certain memories. Ah, isn't life grand!
* if it hurts, DON'T DO IT AGAIN!
* fireworks can burn. So can matches. And you'd be surprised at how fast hair burns. Hehehe.
* when someone tells you you did awesome, trust them! don't doubt yourself when someone else believes in you.
* don't fall in love with someone who is more than a thousand miles away from you. It usually doesn't work out.
* some people are set on earth to be bad examples. I am one of them.
* if s/he wants to change you, s/he's not worth your time.
* if you're using your friend for an alibi, CHECK WITH YOUR FRIEND FIRST. It's pretty easy to be caught when someone calls your bluff.
* learn to love your family. You are kinda related to them.
* gothic people can be the kindest safest people to be around.
* ALWAYS pay attention crossing LTCHS's parking lot. There are so many directions you can get run over from.
* parents aren't always right. They aren't perfect. They don't know everything. And they don't always know what's best for you.
* not all teachers are out to get your skin. Some can be quite lovely, and actually willing to teach you something. Others really are out to get your skin. Don't mix the two up.
* not all cheerleaders are blonde. Some are rather pleasant.
* you never know when you're making a memory.
* just because someone flirts with you incessantly, it doesn't necessarily mean s/he likes you, and vice versa.
* learn how to take a compliment.
* playing pool is a good way to meet people. Just don't feel bad when they beat you in two plays.
* revenge can be great at times. But is ultimately not worth the effort.
* love is the greatest thing in the world.
* math isn't for everyone.
* sometimes it's good to be an existensialist and live for the moment. Don't get so caught up in the future that you lose sight of the present.
* procrastination, though great at the time, can suck later when you're writing the first paragraph at one a.m. of a 1500 word English essay due the next day when you had three weeks to complete the assignment. [an exaggeration; I've never put assignments that late]
* girls don't like guys who smoke. [well, this girl doesn't]
* sticking things up your nose isn't the greatest idea in the world.
* don't juggle knives unless you're really, really good at it. [Or mustard bottles either.. damn Kelly]
* take risks. Life is made richer with them. [and more dangerous!]
* If there's a guy you like, chances are he's fallen for your friend.
* kissing is the most fun thing. Dancing is almost as fun.
* some of life's greatest lessons can be learned from Calvin and Hobbes.
* black pants and white dogs don't mix.
* nothing lasts forever; parting will happen, breakups are natural, and changes are a given.
* it's real easy to feel guilty when someone else picks up your entire table's bill. Especially when there's at least twenty of you.
* Like Mrs. Adams says, life is all about 10% hard work, and 90% attitude.
* don't go through your life feeling bad for things you can't control.
* boys aren't nearly as icky as you thought they were in first grade.
* france girls are for the most part slutty girls that don't eat and smoke all the time. Which means canadian boys fall for them. huh.
* fingers shouldn't go into other people's eyes, but they have been known to do so.
* it's hard to stay friends with an ex.
* watching Shaun get hit on by middle schoolers is funny. hehe marriage proposals..
* a sunglass arm shouldn't be able to go up your nose, but it can.
* doing something that scares the crap out of you can be awesome when you do it, and you're good at it.
* sometimes smart people can do some very stupid things.
* there is no such thing as a good yearbook picture.
* just because someone told you something doesn't mean it's true. don't assume you know everything from the offset.
* don't let mean people get under your skin.
* some people never change.
* don't let your life wait for other people.
* listen to children; they have a lot more insight then you give them credit for.
* when crossing the Lindsay Thurber parking lot, walk with someone you can live without, and make sure you can run faster than them. That way, when someone tries to run you over, you can just push the person in front of the car and run safely across the street. You might need more than one person if you'd like to get over the whole parking lot.
* all you need is love.....
* if he's cute, he's either egotistical, immature, or taken. Or all three.
* all that's gold doesn't glisten.
* being nice to people will get you far.
* if your intuition is telling you not to do something, then don't. Your intuition is not stupid!
* eating three bowls of cocoa puffs with chocolate milk in a row will make you very sick VERY fast.
* someday you will look back on this and it will all seem funny... but not today!!
* Fries are the best thing you can get from the cafeteria. Milkshakes are a close second. And snowballs are pretty decent..
* you can hate someone and still love the same things they do.
AND FINALLY...
* curling hair that is already naturally curly doesn't have a very big effect.
