Members Shawn Posted June 5, 2007 Members Share Posted June 5, 2007 "> " type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"> Ladies and gentlemen of the class of '97 "WEAR SUNSCREEN!" If I could offer you only one tip for the future, "sunscreen" would be it. The long-term benefits of sunscreen have been proved by scientists, whereas the rest of my advice has no basis more reliable than my own meandering experience. I will dispense this advice NOW! Enjoy the power and beauty of your youth. Oh, never mind. You will not understand the power and beauty of your youth until they've faded. But trust me, in 20 years, you'll look back at photos of yourself and recall in a way you can't grasp now how much possibility lay before you and how fabulous you really looked. You are not as fat as you imagine. Don't worry about the future. Or worry, but know that worrying is as effective as trying to solve an algebra equation by chewing bubble gum. The real troubles in your life are apt to be things that never crossed your worried mind, The kind that blindside you at 4 pm on some idle Tuesday. Do one thing every day that scares you. Sing Don't be reckless with other people's hearts. Don't put up with people who are reckless with yours. Floss Don't waste your time on jealousy. Sometimes you're ahead, sometimes you're behind. The race is long and, in the end, it's only with yourself. Remember compliments you receive. Forget the insults. If you succeed in doing this, tell me how. Keep your old love letters. Throw away your old bank statements. Stretch Don't feel guilty if you don't know what you want to do with your life. The most interesting people I know didn't know at 22 what they wanted to do with their lives. Some of the most interesting 40-year-olds I know still don't. Get plenty of calcium. Be kind to your knees. You'll miss them when they're gone. Maybe you'll marry, maybe you won't. Maybe you'll have children, maybe you won't. Maybe you'll divorce at 40. Maybe you'll dance the funky chicken on your 75th wedding anniversary. Whatever you do, don't congratulate yourself too much, or berate yourself either. Your choices are half chance. So are everybody else's. Enjoy your body. Use it every way you can. Don't be afraid of it or of what other people think of it. It's the greatest instrument you'll ever own. Dance Even if you have nowhere to do it but your living room. Read the directions, even if you don't follow them. Do not read beauty magazines. They will only make you feel ugly. "Brother and sister together we'll make it through, Someday a spirit will take you and guide you there I know that you're hurting but I've been waiting there for you and I'll be there just helping you out whenever I can..." Get to know your parents. You never know when they'll be gone for good. Be nice to your siblings. They're your best link to your past and the people most likely to stick with you in the future. Understand that friends come and go, but with a precious few you should hold on. Work hard to bridge the gaps in geography and lifestyle, because the older you get, the more you need the people who knew you when you were young. Live in "New York City" once, but leave before it makes you hard. Live in "Northern California" once, but leave before it makes you soft. Travel Accept certain inalienable truths: Prices will rise. Politicians will philander. You, too, will get old. And when you do, you'll fantasize that when you were young, prices were reasonable, politicians were noble, and children respected their elders. Respect your elders. Don't expect anyone else to support you. Maybe you have a trust fund. Maybe you'll have a wealthy spouse. But you never know when either one might run out. Don't mess too much with your hair or by the time you're 40 it will look 85. Be careful whose advice you buy, but be patient with those who supply it. Advice is a form of nostalgia. Dispensing it is a way of fishing the past from the disposal, wiping it off, painting over the ugly parts and recycling it for more than it's worth. But trust me on the sunscreen. "Brother and sister together we'll make it through, Someday a spirit will take you and guide you there I know that you're hurting but I've been waiting there for you and I'll be there just helping you out whenever I can..." Everybody's Free, Everybody's Free To Feel Good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NaVell J. Lee Posted June 5, 2007 Members Share Posted June 5, 2007 LMAO THAT was exactly what I was saying in my head today at work....BE FREE TO FEEL GOOD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Shawn Posted June 5, 2007 Members Share Posted June 5, 2007 Small world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NaVell J. Lee Posted June 5, 2007 Members Share Posted June 5, 2007 Epiphanies do that to one.....I must say, I am in one the best moods possible! Being upset as I was over something that is just small is not worth it, IMHO...and I say that b/c stuff like this finds a way to work itself out....and after what happened at work, there is just too much to live for, and I am gonna be free, and be free nekkid!!! After hours, course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Shawn Posted June 5, 2007 Members Share Posted June 5, 2007 My boss gets back from his trip tomorrow. Kinda can't wait to stop housesitting. The dogs are getting on my nerves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ryan Posted June 5, 2007 Members Share Posted June 5, 2007 "Judas" The only one who took you in The only one who held your hand Defended you against the others Had your back on everything Never let you down You turned around betrayed your only brother Forgetting me, you took things in your hands and left me out After we’d been through so much, how could you let me down? I didn’t know, I didn’t know I couldn’t see, I couldn’t see Never thought you’d forget me Couldn’t believe, couldn’t believe How you deceived, you deceived I never thought you’d do that to me I will never be like you I’ll never do the things you do Selfish and lonely, what’s your problem Letting go of you and this Is harder than I thought but I will not be poisoned by your actions Forgetting me, you took things in your hands and left me out After we’d been through so much, how could you let me down? I didn’t know, I didn’t know I couldn’t see, I couldn’t see Never thought you’d forget me Couldn’t believe, couldn’t believe How you deceived, you deceived I never thought you’d do that to me Forgetting me, you took things in your hands and left me out After we’d been through so much, how could you let me down? Down, you let me down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Shawn Posted June 5, 2007 Members Share Posted June 5, 2007 Pricing U-hauls. Kind of pointless. If/when I move no one's gonna be helping me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NaVell J. Lee Posted June 5, 2007 Members Share Posted June 5, 2007 *starts to cry* I don't know....I am just.....I have to go. I am so sorry...I never meant....I just have to go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sweet_VeeVee24 Posted June 5, 2007 Members Share Posted June 5, 2007 You know it's bad when you like shopping for groceries online than actually getting out of the house and going to an actual store...Peapod is soo addicting, that I rarely even step foot into a grocery store unless I actually have to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Shawn Posted June 5, 2007 Members Share Posted June 5, 2007 Love the new name. Thanks Ryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Shawn Posted June 5, 2007 Members Share Posted June 5, 2007 Little he knows... Little he sees... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Queen_Nubia Posted June 5, 2007 Members Share Posted June 5, 2007 Silky smooth Lips as sweet as candy, baby Tight blue jeans Skin that shows in patches Strong inside but you don’t know it Good little girls they never show it When you open up your mouth to speak Could you be a little weak? Do you know what it feels like for a girl? Do you know what it feels like in this world for a girl? Hair that twirls on finger tips so gently, baby Hands that rest on jutting hips repenting Hurt that’s not supposed to show and Tears that fall when no one knows When you’re trying hard to be your best Could you be a little less Do you know what it feels like for a girl? Do you know what it feels like in this world for a girl? Do you know what it feels like for a girl? Do you know what it feels like in this world for a girl? Strong inside but you don’t know it Good little girls they never show it When you open up your mouth to speak Could you be a little weak? Do you know what it feels like for a girl? Do you know what it feels like in this world for a girl? Do you know what it feels like for a girl? Do you know what it feels like in this world for a girl? In this world Do you know? Do you know? Do you know what it feels like for a girl? What it feels like in this world Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Keith Posted June 5, 2007 Members Share Posted June 5, 2007 Shawn!!! Loving the new name. It's hot. I'm beginnign to think I should give up on financial aid and just go for loans. Hmm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Shawn Posted June 5, 2007 Members Share Posted June 5, 2007 Loans are good just watch out for interest. That's where they get you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Shawn Posted June 5, 2007 Members Share Posted June 5, 2007 Ugh U-Haul is gonna cost me over 200.00 bucks if I were to move back home. I don't have it. UGH. I need to find someone with a truck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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