Stuff you've learnt the hard way

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Tattoos ARE permanent!

-that's a good one!
(plus, how come no one tells you that tattoos tend to get blurry over time??)

Hmmm.....ok....
1) alcohol is not my friend and cannot come over for a quick visit, either.
2) I've learned that one can respond to rudeness and lack of manners or lack of common courtesy in a direct but civil way that is usually way more effective than responding in kind with more rudeness.

Both these things took me a couple of decades to figure out. (maybe I'm not the sharpest knife in the drawer)

[redrhodie]

Diaries are not private.

[SheFly]

After 40, bumbles don't bounce.

[bmccasland]

There are con men out there. When your gut tells you to RUN. It's usually right. Will save a lot of heart burn in the long run if you actualy listen.

[Veronica]

I will NEVER be a twig, but being burly has its uses and is beautiful too.


Veronica

[Tuckervill]

They grow up in spite of us.

Karen

[Aggie_Ama]

Just taking it on the cheek is not good, you will hate yourself later. Standing up for yourself might be a bit scary but totally worth it.

When you say something stupid because alcohol someone will be soberer and remember it. If they are your friend they will forgive you.

[DebTX]

- Don't ever buy clothes that will "fit once I lose a few pounds"

[snapdragen]

Be prepared to take the blame for other people's requests.

Forgive, but don't forget.

[alpinerabbit]

archive your email to cover your a$$

[Blue_Wildflower]

Life is not black and white. There are lots of shades of grey.

These hips are not going anywhere.

[Miranda]

- Don't ever buy clothes that will "fit once I lose a few pounds"

That made me unexpectedly LOL

[Miranda]

Saying... "Come on!!! We need to HURRY UP, or we are going to be late!"...

is a way to guarantee you ARE going to be 15 minutes late regardless.