What's a good life lesson you want to pass on to your fellow Pearl Jam fan friends?

deadendp

vogonpoetbythelake said:

yes...yes...yes...kensington market....projected to the pole...north that is...thanks gals for the reminder...must get jiggy with a radio...technology pressess me... forward biatchin blues...thumbaalina moves...drawstring lovers...randy`s vinyly tapping my shrek finger..MICHAEL JACKSON &The DOORs??? clearly missed the easy transition through men...never easy...always simple...amazing hubs i have never visited before...lucious luddites arise...perhaps the wrong thread...whole new weave....WOWSA!!

edit..pinot terroir at work

Huh?

mrussel1

rollings said:

don't fry bacon with your teeth,
also,
if you have a 2 or 3 year old that says stuff (going upwards until about 10 or 13 when they stop talking) WRITE THOSE AMAZING LITTLE QUOTES DOWN immediately.... You think you will remember them later on in a day or two or a week, or anytime but guess what--. you won't .
have paper and pen everywhere. or cell phones everywhere, gather them all up later,

In five years and ten and twenty years later, you can come up on pearljam.com and thank me for this treasure

This is good advice. My wife has some sort of journal where she does this with your youngest. She's 8 now and when you read some of the things she did when she was 2, 3, 4, it is pretty amazing and hysterical.

rgambs

Spend more time outdoors.
Grow something. Anything.
Spend less money so you can worry less about work...hell, work less.
Embrace the small tasks like cooking, cleaning and repairs as a chance to have a tangible effect in life, particularly for office workers who don't do tangible work.

Grate your own cheese. Shredded cheese in a bag is a travesty.

oftenreading

vogonpoetbythelake said:

yes...yes...yes...kensington market....projected to the pole...north that is...thanks gals for the reminder...must get jiggy with a radio...technology pressess me... forward biatchin blues...thumbaalina moves...drawstring lovers...randy`s vinyly tapping my shrek finger..MICHAEL JACKSON &The DOORs??? clearly missed the easy transition through men...never easy...always simple...amazing hubs i have never visited before...lucious luddites arise...perhaps the wrong thread...whole new weave....WOWSA!!

edit..pinot terroir at work

I have had some good times in Kensington Market, so I'm with you there, at least.

Edit: I think I missed the easy transition through men, as well.

HesCalledDyer

rgambs said:

Grate your own cheese. Shredded cheese in a bag is a travesty.

I started doing this about two years ago. Tastes better, stays fresh longer, and it's often cheaper. And if you want a slice to melt on a sandwich, you can cut a slice. Saves space in your fridge as one block of cheese replaces your bags of shredded and your Kraft singles (which aren't even real cheese anyway).

evsgjamm

vogonpoetbythelake is winning in my books. I like coming on PJ.com with a little booooooozy booze booze in me.

My advice:

If you have the opportunity to have the greatest night of your lift, it is your responsibility to make it happen.

If you struggle in highschool or university, fucking do the practice problems, re-write your notes after each class and then repeat step one.

If a good guy or girl comes along your way, give him or her a chance. Don't lose the good ones.

Start saving as early as possible (IRA, 401k's, RRSP's, TFSA's or whatever savings tools are available in your country)

Pay off your highest interest rate debts FIRST.

Invite people over to your house for games nights. Surprising the chemistry that can blossom from these.

Don't be stupid.

Learn the guitar. Really learn it.

RogueStoner

•Be conscious of others (try to put yourself in their shoes)...
•Let someone merge in front of you.
•Pull up all the way when getting on the highway so more cars can fit behind you.
•Open doors for people. Hold the elevator.
•If you see an elderly person or someone with a small child, offer to help them load their groceries or take their cart back for them.
•Say hello or smile at strangers as you walk by.
•Be extra nice to those that have a sour look on their face...we all have bad days, sometimes it just takes that one nice person to turn it around.
•Stand up for others if you see an injustice.
•Listen to people's stories. There's so much we can learn from each other.
•Most of all, try to find something nice in each person you meet, no matter how awful they may seem. There's some good in everyone. And first impressions may not always be correct.

dankind

RogueStoner said:

•Be conscious of others (try to put yourself in their shoes)...
•Let someone merge in front of you.
•Pull up all the way when getting on the highway so more cars can fit behind you.
•Open doors for people. Hold the elevator.
•If you see an elderly person or someone with a small child, offer to help them load their groceries or take their cart back for them.
•Say hello or smile at strangers as you walk by.
•Be extra nice to those that have a sour look on their face...we all have bad days, sometimes it just takes that one nice person to turn it around.
•Stand up for others if you see an injustice.
•Listen to people's stories. There's so much we can learn from each other.
•Most of all, try to find something nice in each person you meet, no matter how awful they may seem. There's some good in everyone. And first impressions may not always be correct.

northerndragon

dankind said:

RogueStoner said:

•Be conscious of others (try to put yourself in their shoes)...
•Let someone merge in front of you.
•Pull up all the way when getting on the highway so more cars can fit behind you.
•Open doors for people. Hold the elevator.
•If you see an elderly person or someone with a small child, offer to help them load their groceries or take their cart back for them.
•Say hello or smile at strangers as you walk by.
•Be extra nice to those that have a sour look on their face...we all have bad days, sometimes it just takes that one nice person to turn it around.
•Stand up for others if you see an injustice.
•Listen to people's stories. There's so much we can learn from each other.
•Most of all, try to find something nice in each person you meet, no matter how awful they may seem. There's some good in everyone. And first impressions may not always be correct.

Can't bring yourself to do any of those eh, DK.

RogueStoner

dankind said:

RogueStoner said:

•Be conscious of others (try to put yourself in their shoes)...
•Let someone merge in front of you.
•Pull up all the way when getting on the highway so more cars can fit behind you.
•Open doors for people. Hold the elevator.
•If you see an elderly person or someone with a small child, offer to help them load their groceries or take their cart back for them.
•Say hello or smile at strangers as you walk by.
•Be extra nice to those that have a sour look on their face...we all have bad days, sometimes it just takes that one nice person to turn it around.
•Stand up for others if you see an injustice.
•Listen to people's stories. There's so much we can learn from each other.
•Most of all, try to find something nice in each person you meet, no matter how awful they may seem. There's some good in everyone. And first impressions may not always be correct.

Don't roll your eyes at me, you cranky old man! (I know you're younger than I, but not by much). Do I really need to go out there and give you a big ol' hug? You know you're just asking for it!

whispering hands

RogueStoner said:

dankind said:

RogueStoner said:

•Be conscious of others (try to put yourself in their shoes)...
•Let someone merge in front of you.
•Pull up all the way when getting on the highway so more cars can fit behind you.
•Open doors for people. Hold the elevator.
•If you see an elderly person or someone with a small child, offer to help them load their groceries or take their cart back for them.
•Say hello or smile at strangers as you walk by.
•Be extra nice to those that have a sour look on their face...we all have bad days, sometimes it just takes that one nice person to turn it around.
•Stand up for others if you see an injustice.
•Listen to people's stories. There's so much we can learn from each other.
•Most of all, try to find something nice in each person you meet, no matter how awful they may seem. There's some good in everyone. And first impressions may not always be correct.

Don't roll your eyes at me, you cranky old man! (I know you're younger than I, but not by much). Do I really need to go out there and give you a big ol' hug? You know you're just asking for it!

Lmbo!! He needs some positive reinforcement therapy.. hug, hug, hug a jerk, squeeze im' til he smiles.
Let the love overflow, hug im' til' he smiles!

( sung to row your boat.. couldn't resist. )

dankind

northerndragon said:

dankind said:

RogueStoner said:

•Be conscious of others (try to put yourself in their shoes)...
•Let someone merge in front of you.
•Pull up all the way when getting on the highway so more cars can fit behind you.
•Open doors for people. Hold the elevator.
•If you see an elderly person or someone with a small child, offer to help them load their groceries or take their cart back for them.
•Say hello or smile at strangers as you walk by.
•Be extra nice to those that have a sour look on their face...we all have bad days, sometimes it just takes that one nice person to turn it around.
•Stand up for others if you see an injustice.
•Listen to people's stories. There's so much we can learn from each other.
•Most of all, try to find something nice in each person you meet, no matter how awful they may seem. There's some good in everyone. And first impressions may not always be correct.

Can't bring yourself to do any of those eh, DK.

Quite the contrary: Most of the items on this list are basically common courtesy, and I'm a raised right man.

The tag for the eye-rolling guy is "weary," which is what I am if the state of things now is such that these are now considered life lessons that should be passed on. Everyone should know and practice this stuff at every opportunity.

Although I will say I am often guilty of not holding the elevator door at yabba-dabba-doo time, but I'll hold it all morning if I'm on my way up to work.

RogueStoner

dankind said:

northerndragon said:

dankind said:

RogueStoner said:

•Be conscious of others (try to put yourself in their shoes)...
•Let someone merge in front of you.
•Pull up all the way when getting on the highway so more cars can fit behind you.
•Open doors for people. Hold the elevator.
•If you see an elderly person or someone with a small child, offer to help them load their groceries or take their cart back for them.
•Say hello or smile at strangers as you walk by.
•Be extra nice to those that have a sour look on their face...we all have bad days, sometimes it just takes that one nice person to turn it around.
•Stand up for others if you see an injustice.
•Listen to people's stories. There's so much we can learn from each other.
•Most of all, try to find something nice in each person you meet, no matter how awful they may seem. There's some good in everyone. And first impressions may not always be correct.

Can't bring yourself to do any of those eh, DK.

Quite the contrary: Most of the items on this list are basically common courtesy, and I'm a raised right man.

The tag for the eye-rolling guy is "weary," which is what I am if the state of things now is such that these are now considered life lessons that should be passed on. Everyone should know and practice this stuff at every opportunity.

Although I will say I am often guilty of not holding the elevator door at yabba-dabba-doo time, but I'll hold it all morning if I'm on my way up to work.

See? I knew you could do it!
Unfortunately these things aren't very common anymore. Many people are self-centered jerks these days. Sad but true.

F Me In The Brain

You reap what you sow

2-feign-reluctance

mrussel1 said:

To our younger members...If you aren't wealthy, go to a JUCO after high school and then transfer. People only care about the school from which you graduated. Don't waste a 100k in student loans for the first two years.

Go straight to a 4 yr college/university. Learn inside and outside the classroom. Its worth it & a JUCO won't provide you with the same experiences & won't prepare you for the MAJOR differences in academic rigor when you transfer.

northerndragon

F Me In The Brain said:

You reap what you sow

Amen!

hedonist

Lift with your legs.

And don't chew gum with your mouth open.

PJ_Soul

Do everything you possibly can to stay out of credit card debt, even if it means making sacrifices and depriving yourself.

mrussel1

2-feign-reluctance said:

mrussel1 said:

To our younger members...If you aren't wealthy, go to a JUCO after high school and then transfer. People only care about the school from which you graduated. Don't waste a 100k in student loans for the first two years.

Go straight to a 4 yr college/university. Learn inside and outside the classroom. Its worth it & a JUCO won't provide you with the same experiences & won't prepare you for the MAJOR differences in academic rigor when you transfer.

I disagree. The 50+k difference is not worth it if you need to build debt to get there. When you hire someone, no one cares about your GPA. It only matters your degree and the university.

FoxyRedLa

There are careers that hire entry level high school diploma too.