Things I Wish Someone Would Have Told Me . . . And a Few Other People

1. trimming your own bangs almost never turns out well
2. things aren't always black and white..in fact, they are hardly ever black and white, sometimes just crap and crap
3. don't believe everything you read or hear
4. there are two sides to every story...and then there is the truth
5. always check and make sure that you cannot see your hot pink undies through your white shorts before leaving the house 
6. assuming doesn't help anyone
7. think before you speak....and act
8. sometimes the quiet ones are the ones you should be worried about
9. when you don't know what you are talking about, stop talking
10. smile at people on the street and especially the grocery store clerk, it is not their fault your day has been crap
11. procrastination is an addicting drug 
12. be happy with you, you are all you got
13. if you are not finding humor in various things throughout your day, you are doing something wrong
14. your worst day can be considered a pretty decent day to someone else
15. it is okay to say, "no"
16. own up to your mistakes
17. don't be that guy who always has to prove somebody wrong. nobody likes that guy.
18. people are allowed to have different opinions than your own. let them. it doesn't make them weird. unless they collect their toe nails....then, yeah, they are pretty weird
19. make time for what you want to do
20. sometimes what is expected of you isn't what is best for you
21. never make anyone or anything the center of your life
22. your face looks 1000 times better with a smile slapped on it
23. never take anything too seriously, especially yourself