We all know what that means, it's nearly the weekend and tonight is bonfire night! I've been a poorly bun today so getting an early night and catching up on Catastrophe is an excellent end to the day.
So I thought today I'd talk a little about life lessons. It was something that I thought about recently after a bout of spot prone skin and a misjudged attempt at flirting. What, after 22 years on this planet, have I learnt about life? What can I tell my sister when she's older to save her from the embarrassments I went through? How do I explain without using inappropriate stories that start with "well we were really hammered..." the things I wish I'd have known? Well it turns out after those 22 years, I've picked up a few bits here and there, and thought I'd share them, without recounting tales that end "...and that's why you should carry wet wipes with you when clubbing". There's a story there, trust me.
1// Pasta solves all kinds of sadness.
2// Failing that, cheese on toast will work.
3// Everyone has an awkward stage. You are not exempt. Just deal with it but trying to stand out by not brushing your hair and earning the nickname Justin Lee Collins isn't going to help.
4// DRINK MORE WATER
5// Carry flats in your bag. You will appear shorter and less on point perhaps but you won't have to face the humiliation of your housemate telling you you're too heavy to carry home. There is a story here.
6// Be eccentric and off the wall and take the word "weirdo" as a compliment.
7// If your dentist tells you not to eat apples when you have braces, for the love of god don't eat apples. Trust me.
8// Buying slogan t-shirts sounds like a good idea now, but give it two months. This rule does not apply to band t-shirts. Good bands only.
9// The best advice ever is that Roald Dahl quote. "I began to realize how important it was to be an enthusiast in life...lukewarm is no good"
10// Persevere.
11// Stop worrying about looking stupid. If you want to do it, bloody do it. See below.
2// Failing that, cheese on toast will work.
3// Everyone has an awkward stage. You are not exempt. Just deal with it but trying to stand out by not brushing your hair and earning the nickname Justin Lee Collins isn't going to help.
4// DRINK MORE WATER
5// Carry flats in your bag. You will appear shorter and less on point perhaps but you won't have to face the humiliation of your housemate telling you you're too heavy to carry home. There is a story here.
6// Be eccentric and off the wall and take the word "weirdo" as a compliment.
7// If your dentist tells you not to eat apples when you have braces, for the love of god don't eat apples. Trust me.
8// Buying slogan t-shirts sounds like a good idea now, but give it two months. This rule does not apply to band t-shirts. Good bands only.
9// The best advice ever is that Roald Dahl quote. "I began to realize how important it was to be an enthusiast in life...lukewarm is no good"
10// Persevere.
11// Stop worrying about looking stupid. If you want to do it, bloody do it. See below.
Here she is throughout history, demonstrating number 11.
12// Immerse yourself in the moment. You'll only kick yourself later if not.
13// Invest in a good foundation. If you're me and can't apply blush/bronzer without looking like a scruffy clown (not even a well put together clown), a proper foundation will suit you enough to go without.
14// If your mum thinks you need a swipe of lipstick, just put the lipstick on. She's probably right.
15// SEE THE WORLD
16// Friends who don't stick up for you or listen are not friends. Get rid. Friends who don't judge you ARE friends. Keep.
17// Boys are fickle. Stop caring about them.
18// Read, read, read, read, read.
19// Listen to music too. And watch films. Let them shape you. Listen to Taylor Swift and Black Sabbath and everything in between if you want.
20// Life is too short not to eat biscuits.
21// A pair of classic white Chuck Taylors work with any and every outfit.
22// Make your own rules.
14// If your mum thinks you need a swipe of lipstick, just put the lipstick on. She's probably right.
15// SEE THE WORLD
16// Friends who don't stick up for you or listen are not friends. Get rid. Friends who don't judge you ARE friends. Keep.
17// Boys are fickle. Stop caring about them.
18// Read, read, read, read, read.
19// Listen to music too. And watch films. Let them shape you. Listen to Taylor Swift and Black Sabbath and everything in between if you want.
20// Life is too short not to eat biscuits.
21// A pair of classic white Chuck Taylors work with any and every outfit.
22// Make your own rules.
So there we have it! Just a small teensy bit of what I've picked up on my 22 years of bad jokes, too much chocolate, memorised Lady Gaga dance routines and online shopping. I've skimmed over the truly horrifically embarrassing things I've learnt and could've gone on for another 22 items about how not to talk to boys but once again, horrifically humiliating. Have you learnt anything you wish you'd known sooner?
Until next time,
Cheerio,
Hope x
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