Advice for Graduates
pjhawks
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as I am now in middle-age I would like to offer some advice to recent graduates, whether they be high school or college. Feel free to add any that you wish or comment on mine.
1) Don't be in a rush to grow up - there is plenty of time in life to settle down - enjoy your youth
2) go after that guy/girl who you feel is unattainable - they are probably a lot more attainable than you think
3) when you can afford it, send your parents on a vacation all expenses paid - they've earned it
4) for the ladies - never let a guy get between you and your best friend -your friend will end up being better for you in the long run and us men really are not worth it
5) at least once a year do something wild and out of character
6) be nice to the kids in the neighborhood - remember what it was like when you were a kid and remember that you might need them someday
7) once you have children, let your children be children - don't push them too hard because you couldn't cut it as an athlete
7) be a good neighbor - for example: as much as you like to blast your car radio at 3:00 am remember the neighbors have to get up for work. blast it in someone else's neighborhood instead
8) say thank you when someone does something nice for you (holding the door, etc.)
9) smile - as shitty as your life is there are still millions worse off than you
10) save money - a little bit each week/month will go a long way in the future when you really need it
11) take care of your body - before you know it you will be middle aged and it will start to defy you
12) look around at middle-aged/older folks - now look at yourself - this is probably the best you will ever look so stop feeling like you are unattractive
13) for the guys - dance well if possible (drunk usually helps) - girls love a guy who can and will dance
14) Don't keep a scorecard on your friends - if you buy an extra round or two don't worry about it as true friends will pay you back in life with their friendship
15) be respectful of your friends/family's significant others - as much as you might dislike that person someone close cares deeply for them - as long as they make your friend/family member happy is all you should care about
16) tip your bartenders well - especially if you go to the same bar over and over. you will be pleasantly surprised how well they will treat you and serve you if you do.
17) Pick up trash you see lying around - no one wants to see trash all over - it's not difficult not to litter and easy to pick things up
18) be respectful to the environment - my generation and the ones before us didn't care about it and now it's wasting away
19) when out of your area/travelling remember where you came from - you are a reflection on your city/town - don't act like a complete jackass so everyone thinks your city/town is full of them (see: eagles fans)
20) Always attend viewings/funerals when someone close to you loses someone close to them. you'd be surprised how much showing up means to someone in that situation.
21) Don't stay in a job you are unhappy with - you will spend a minimum of 40 hours per week working - more than you do anything else other than sleep - if you don't like your job quit or you will be miserable and no one likes miserable people
22) another for the guys - buy your girlfriend/wife flowers every so often for no special reason
23) be a fan of at least one team even when then suck - don't jump off and on bandwagons - the good years will be more enjoyable if you go through the bad times with teams as well
24) vote - people died for your right to vote and others around the world would kill to be able to vote. taking 5 or 10 minutes out of your life twice a year is not such a big deal
25) keep stupid and ignorant comments to yourself - remember what Ed sings in Nothingman "some words when spoken can't be taken back"
1) Don't be in a rush to grow up - there is plenty of time in life to settle down - enjoy your youth
2) go after that guy/girl who you feel is unattainable - they are probably a lot more attainable than you think
3) when you can afford it, send your parents on a vacation all expenses paid - they've earned it
4) for the ladies - never let a guy get between you and your best friend -your friend will end up being better for you in the long run and us men really are not worth it
5) at least once a year do something wild and out of character
6) be nice to the kids in the neighborhood - remember what it was like when you were a kid and remember that you might need them someday
7) once you have children, let your children be children - don't push them too hard because you couldn't cut it as an athlete
7) be a good neighbor - for example: as much as you like to blast your car radio at 3:00 am remember the neighbors have to get up for work. blast it in someone else's neighborhood instead
8) say thank you when someone does something nice for you (holding the door, etc.)
9) smile - as shitty as your life is there are still millions worse off than you
10) save money - a little bit each week/month will go a long way in the future when you really need it
11) take care of your body - before you know it you will be middle aged and it will start to defy you
12) look around at middle-aged/older folks - now look at yourself - this is probably the best you will ever look so stop feeling like you are unattractive
13) for the guys - dance well if possible (drunk usually helps) - girls love a guy who can and will dance
14) Don't keep a scorecard on your friends - if you buy an extra round or two don't worry about it as true friends will pay you back in life with their friendship
15) be respectful of your friends/family's significant others - as much as you might dislike that person someone close cares deeply for them - as long as they make your friend/family member happy is all you should care about
16) tip your bartenders well - especially if you go to the same bar over and over. you will be pleasantly surprised how well they will treat you and serve you if you do.
17) Pick up trash you see lying around - no one wants to see trash all over - it's not difficult not to litter and easy to pick things up
18) be respectful to the environment - my generation and the ones before us didn't care about it and now it's wasting away
19) when out of your area/travelling remember where you came from - you are a reflection on your city/town - don't act like a complete jackass so everyone thinks your city/town is full of them (see: eagles fans)
20) Always attend viewings/funerals when someone close to you loses someone close to them. you'd be surprised how much showing up means to someone in that situation.
21) Don't stay in a job you are unhappy with - you will spend a minimum of 40 hours per week working - more than you do anything else other than sleep - if you don't like your job quit or you will be miserable and no one likes miserable people
22) another for the guys - buy your girlfriend/wife flowers every so often for no special reason
23) be a fan of at least one team even when then suck - don't jump off and on bandwagons - the good years will be more enjoyable if you go through the bad times with teams as well
24) vote - people died for your right to vote and others around the world would kill to be able to vote. taking 5 or 10 minutes out of your life twice a year is not such a big deal
25) keep stupid and ignorant comments to yourself - remember what Ed sings in Nothingman "some words when spoken can't be taken back"
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