DaveU
11-06-2008, 10:01 AM
I wrote this dross during one of my thoughtful periods.............. they don't happen often :D. Most of it is original thoughts gained from my 50 years on the planet. A couple of bits are stuff I've heard and agreed with. The bit about dogs and tanks of shit is a definite life experience from my days working at a sewage works. :eek: However, it's a good analogy for other life experiences.
Things I Have Learnt From Life
If you judge people on first impressions, sometimes you will be right…..... but mostly you will be wrong.
Learn from other people’s mistakes, it’s usually less expensive and less painful.
With some people only the body ages, the mind remains young. This is a both a blessing and a curse.
Teenagers will rebel against the norm. Don't blame them, it's their job. A few will be lucky enough to retain a wee bit of that rebellious streak into later years.
When I was 18 I thought my Dad was the biggest fool on the planet. By the time I was 23, I was amazed how much he’d learnt in 5 years.
Never trust a fart if you’re over 40.
There are people you will love, people you will like, people you will tolerate and those you will have little time for. Reserve hate for as few as possible.
You will only truly understand why your parents behave like parents when you have children.
If a dog jumps into a tank of shit, remember what wet dogs do before you rescue it.
Each generation should work hard to understand the other.
“Binge Drinking” is not new. It’s only a new phrase for what oldies called getting pished.
Don’t let others decide who to be friends with. Make your own mind up.
You don’t have to see real friends every day for them to remain best mates.
Laxatives and sneezing powder are a dangerous combination.
People change.
Scars fade as time goes by as does the memory of how they happened.
If you’re upside down in a rolled mini, do not undo your seatbelt without bracing against the ceiling.
You may have your heart broken………. but only if you’re lucky enough to have been in love.
Flourescent orange clothing and headlights on are no guarantee that a taxi driver will see you on your motorcycle.
A well design bathroom will allow you to sit on the toilet while being sick in the sink.
There are few things which improve as you age, wisdom is one, so make good use of it.
Things I Have Learnt From Life
If you judge people on first impressions, sometimes you will be right…..... but mostly you will be wrong.
Learn from other people’s mistakes, it’s usually less expensive and less painful.
With some people only the body ages, the mind remains young. This is a both a blessing and a curse.
Teenagers will rebel against the norm. Don't blame them, it's their job. A few will be lucky enough to retain a wee bit of that rebellious streak into later years.
When I was 18 I thought my Dad was the biggest fool on the planet. By the time I was 23, I was amazed how much he’d learnt in 5 years.
Never trust a fart if you’re over 40.
There are people you will love, people you will like, people you will tolerate and those you will have little time for. Reserve hate for as few as possible.
You will only truly understand why your parents behave like parents when you have children.
If a dog jumps into a tank of shit, remember what wet dogs do before you rescue it.
Each generation should work hard to understand the other.
“Binge Drinking” is not new. It’s only a new phrase for what oldies called getting pished.
Don’t let others decide who to be friends with. Make your own mind up.
You don’t have to see real friends every day for them to remain best mates.
Laxatives and sneezing powder are a dangerous combination.
People change.
Scars fade as time goes by as does the memory of how they happened.
If you’re upside down in a rolled mini, do not undo your seatbelt without bracing against the ceiling.
You may have your heart broken………. but only if you’re lucky enough to have been in love.
Flourescent orange clothing and headlights on are no guarantee that a taxi driver will see you on your motorcycle.
A well design bathroom will allow you to sit on the toilet while being sick in the sink.
There are few things which improve as you age, wisdom is one, so make good use of it.