The Life Lesson List

Well, even if I don't highlight or point it out, there is a Life Lesson in every entry on here. However, these are all the ones from my blog archive that are showcased Life Lessons. Come back here whenever you feel the need to apply one of these to your current situation... or maybe you just like to have a chuckle sometimes (like I do)! I'm not forcing you or anything...

Who am I kidding?! This is almost 100% for myself to look back on.

Anyways, each one is a link corresponding to its original post too!

(only if you want to re-live the context, that is)

Cheers!

56. Be honest and do not be afraid to be vulnerable in doing what you love, for people will respect that and support you for it.

55. Once you initially force yourself to get down to something, you'll get it done.

54. When wielding a machete, always swing away from yourself!

53. It ain't over till the fat lady sings.

52. When someone says, "We'll wing it," be on your toes at all times.

51. Watch what you say when a whole city is listening.

50. An essential cabin rule: Wear your swim suit at all times.

49. "The crucible of loss forges the crucial resilience that fuel a consistently fully engaged life. Adversity introduces us to ourselves." - Pat Conroy

48. Don't judge a book by it's cover.

47. Live in the moment.

46. Life is full of missed opportunities; make the most out of what you don't miss.

45. A monumental, historic moment gives people the right to act like entitled maniacs.

44. Nimble work calls for nimble fingers.

43. If you're dressed for the role, you have to play the part.

42. Someone who is purposefully surprised for the sake of good times... is never a fool.

41. You'll never know unless you try.

40. Believe in yourself (even while playing bingo).

39. There's a first time for everything.

38. High risk equals high reward.

37.  Take the initiative.

36. When there's a fork in the road, pull over and look at a map (I guess it's 2011 now... so look at your GPS).

35. Better late, than never.

34. Sooner's better than later.

33. Always have a back-up plan.

32. "You don't say good luck, you say DON'T GIVE UP!" - The Roots

31. Change may or may not be good; it depends on how you embrace it.

30. If in doubt, collaborate when it comes to wedding gifts... especially if you're not family.

29. Disguise yourself as a friend; that way no one knows who the heck you are and you've got an own costume of yours.

28. Always be aware of where your toes are in regards to the location of a snapping turtle.

27. Sometimes it's not the years... it's the mileage.

26. If at first you don't succeed... try, try again.

25. Absence makes the heart grow fonder!

24. Money may actually be the root of all evil...

23. When you're right... you're right!

22. If you ain't Dutch, you ain't much! 

21. The journey is your destination.

20. No SMS is worth an SOS.

19. Patience is a virtue.

18. It pays to have a clean record.

17. Safety is its own reward.

16. A dance circle is crucial for a friendship circle.

15. Always be aware of when your license expires, never discard that three month in advance notification, renew your license RIGHT AWAY, and be absolutely sure that you've renewed it!

14. ALWAYS REMEMBER TO SET YOUR MOBILE PHONE TO SILENT RIGHT BEFORE AN EXAM!!!

13. You can, in fact, have fun without winning. Take bingo for example; I played tonight and did not win, but I do know that I had a fun time.

12.  Enjoy the atmosphere and every aspect of Christmas, one of the most precious times of the year!

11. Always keep in mind where you left your passport.

10. It feels good to score.

9. Reminisce about your fun times more. Even though it may seem like you're just thinking or talking about the better times from your past it still feels awesome to share them and reflect on them.

8. Do not be afraid of thunderstorms.

7. A Slip N' Slide is all you need for a refreshing time. Either that or the classic sprinkler.

6. Never go to a massive public event alone.

5. Never have sympathy towards a Paleacrata vernata [cankerworm]. It will back stab you when you least expect it. I was actually bitten on the neck a few days ago and I returned no mercy to the wee beast.

4. A power nap is always a good thing.

3. When you paint, always concentrate on keeping a relaxed posture. This includes facial posture. Without being aware, you may end up with temperol mandibular joint (TMJ). Look it up.

2. Never go out in public with sequined pants.

1. The cowbell and tambourine addition boosts your arsenal of beats as well as your status of awesomeness. Rock on.