I've learned that . . .

Steve Lowry

Someone gave me a little book many years ago that was nothing but one-line sentences, starting with the words, "I've learned that . . ." and followed by the age of the author. Some of these little sentences were hilarious such as; " I've learned that if I turn my ice cream cone upside down, I don't have an ice cream cone anymore. Age 8". And some were very wise such as; "I've learned that losing my job at age 55 was the best thing that could ever happen to my life. Age 60". Anyway, I thought it might be interesting to hear what you here have learned, using this format. You can add as many lines as you like of course. No rules. You don't have to state your age if you don't wanna. Here's one of mine:

"I've learned that no one nor any group has total truth, regardless if they say they do." Age 50

wombat

..........I shoulda been happy when I turned 50. Aged 60

Steve Lowry

I've learned that doing the right thing isn't always the smart thing, but doing the right thing is always right." Age 50

under74

I've learned never to look a pitbull in the eye. Age 10

I've learned never to leave home without bus fare in my pocket and plan to get back home. Age 15

I've learned that vodka and Boone's wine isn't a good mix. Age 17

I've learned the adult world isn't very adult. Age 25

I've learned I still need to learn a lot. Age 31

lonelysheep

I've learned that............learning never ends. Age 20

I've learned that...........I owe myself the right to be happy. Age 25

I've learned that..........bald is sexy. Age 16

I've learned that..........you're never too old to pursue your dreams. Age 26

I've learned that..........alcohol is only temporary medication. Age 18

I've learned that.........no matter what, always have a plan B, C, & D if you can! Age 22

I've learned that...........some people never change, in both good and bad ways. Age 24

ICBehindtheCurtain

I've learned that a broken heart always mends. Age 17

I've learned that if someone makes you feel inferior, it's only because they are afraid you are superior. Age 19.

I've learned that you can never judge people by appearances, if you do, you will miss out on alot. Age 30.

I've learned that when you help someone in need, it comes back at you, sometimes twofold. Age 35.

I've learned that no one (much less a publishing company) has the right to tell you what to do, believe, read, wear, watch, if you are an adult, unless you give them that right. Age 42.

I know there's lots more, but for now that's it.

IC

Super_Becka

Here's something a friend of mine sent me a while back. It has a bunch of "I've learned..." bits to it. Enjoy!!

Somewhere between the *procrastination* and the homework.. and the incessant forwards and the friendships and the calls to each other complaining about CrUsHeS and BF/GF!! Somewhere between the phone calls to old
friends and the "I miss you's", the "I love you's" and
the "What are we doing tonight's?" And somewherebetween all of the changing and growing...
somewhere between the classes and the skipping
classes...and the StUdYiNg for teStS...And thePRETENDING to "StUdY" for TeStS...
And the downright NOT StUdYiNg for TeStS...
I forgot--I forgot what ScHooL was all about.

Somewhere between all the appointments, starbuck coffee, and Mc Donald's... paying bills and then not paying bills...Making plans then breaking plans... Appearing, Disappearing,
then reappearing... I forgot--I forgot what it was like to cry. I forgot that pretending to be happy doesn't make you happy... And that pretending to
be SmArT doesn't make you smart .. I forgot that you can't just forget the past infear of the FUTURE... I forgot that you
can't control falling in LoVe..
And that you can't make yourself in *LoVe*.... I learned that I can LOVE... I learned that it's okay to MEsS UP....
And it's okay to ask for HELP!!!.. And it's okay to feel like crap... I learned it's okay to cOmPLaiNand wHINe to all your friends for a whole day........
I learned that sometimes the things you wantmost you just can't have and the things that you look for are right in front of you.I learned that the greatest thing about HiGh ScHOoL and CoLLeGe and the working worldit isn't about the parties or the DRiNKiNG or the Hookups ...

It's the *FrIeNdShIpS*, which means taking chances.
I learned that sometimes the things we want to forget are the things which we most need to talk about...
I learned that TIME and LOVEcan heal all things...
I learned that just when you think it can't get worse - it does! ...
but with the love and support of friends - you survive...
I've learned that when you start feeling BaD about L O S I N G touch and about those that you've lost!
They too, are feeling the same way....

I learned that letters from friends are the most important things. And that sending cards to your friends makes you feel better! But, basically, I just learned
that my friends........ Both old and new..... are the most important
people to me in the world AND.......without them, I wouldn't be whoI am today.....

-Becka :)

Super_Becka

Ooo, and I found a few more that I thought you guys might enjoy:

As I've Matured...

I've learned that you cannot make someone love you. All you can do is stalk them and hope they panic and give in...

I've learned that one good turn gets most of the blankets.

I've learned that no matter how much I care, some people are just jackasses.

I've learned that it takes years to build up trust, and it only takes suspicion, not proof, to destroy it.

I've learned that whatever hits the fan will not be evenly distributed.

I've learned that you shouldn't compare yourself to others - they are more screwed up than you think.

I've learned that depression is merely anger without enthusiasm.

I've learned that it is not what you wear; it is how you take it off.

I've learned that you can keep vomiting long after you think you're finished.

I've learned to not sweat the petty things, and not pet the sweaty things.

I've learned that ex's are like fungus, and keep coming back.

I've learned age is a very high price to pay for maturity.

I've learned that I don't suffer from insanity, I enjoy it.

I've learned that we are responsible for what we do, unless we are celebrities.

I've learned that artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity.

I've learned that 99% of the time when something isn't working in your house, one of your kids did it

I've learned that there is a fine line between genius and insanity.

I've learned that the people you care most about in life are taken from you too soon and all the less important ones just never go away. And the real pains in the ass are permanent.

-Becka :)

tall penguin

I used to have one of those quote plaques on my office wall and my favourite was this one:
I've learned that you can't hide a piece of broccoli in a glass of milk....age 7
For myself...
I've learned that all is well even when all is not well...age 31
tall penguin

serendipity

Words hurt as much as sticks and stones - age 7

I have to grow where I'm planted - age 38

For work:

Don't sweat the small stuff and it's all small stuff - age 37

I need to park my ego at the door to avoid annoyance- age 41

I've learned that . . .

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