Things I’ve Learned Outside of Class
-No matter how old you are, you never should stop educating yourself.
-If you are blessed to have a family that loves you, even though you occasionally butt heads and do not agree on most things, you should still ALWAYS love them and respect them.
-You cannot, no matter how hard you try, change somebody. That said, it is also uncouth to try and do so.
-Do not take things for granted. Even if you aren’t having the easiest of days lately, it can always be worse.
-Children are honest and open until they get older and are told not to be. If at least a small part of all of us never grows up, we can hold on to some of that amazing genuineness that they have.
-The elderly have the best life stories and lessons to share.
-Everybody has a reason why they are the way they are. Take some time to read the pages before you assume the cracks on the cover tell it all.
-You can’t choose how you feel but you can choose what you do about it.
-Never lose your sense of adventure.
-No matter how much you care, sometimes some people just won’t care back.
-Friends really do come and go.
-It’s okay to be different. Stand out. Be noticed.
-I’m glad that I never smoked cigarettes.
-If you want something, you’re going to have to go for it. Take the risks. At least you tried, right? Don’t be 80 years old wondering “what if?”. (Still learning this one but keep trying to remind myself daily.)
-Chance is definitely a gift. So act on it when given a chance.
-Bad things do happen to good people.
-Always suck it up and say you’re sorry. If you care about your relationship with a person, swallow your pride and get over it. If you don’t, then you are saying they’re not worth it. And that is sad.
-Giving is so much better than receiving. Especially when it is unexpected by the person receiving.
-Sing, dance, play…do these and do these often. Don’t be so uptight. Life can be enjoyed if everything doesn’t have to be so serious all of the time.
-Be appreciative and show your appreciation.
-Never let somebody control you. Do not submit to anybody. It drags you down and your life is pretty much paused until you get out of that.
-Hate is real and it sucks. Love is real too though. They say that it is easy to hate and takes effort to love. Why not accept that challenge, people? Why not just love? Wouldn’t it be such a nicer world to live in?
-Being happy isn’t really all that hard if you just let yourself.
-Step outside your comfort zone. You can see things differently this way.
-Most of the time, what you are looking for, really is right in front of you.
-People deserve a second chance. But a third? Probably not.
-Dream.
