My good friend Lola and her friend Brian put their own spin on Esquire‘s regular feature “What I’ve Learned.” So inspired by Lola, here is What I’ve Learned (part 1):
Some guys are appealing only because they are unattainable. Some of us can’t resist a challenge.
Gorgeous guys are always trouble. It’s the dorky cute ones that are worth their weight in gold.
An engagement ring is not a status symbol like the newest it bag. If you want to get engaged, make sure it’s because you love the guy you with, not because you have a case of diamond ring envy and “it’s time.”
Sometimes staying in on Friday night is just what the doctor ordered.
Despite all my protests, dairy and I really don’t get along that well.
My first instinct is usually the correct one.
The best way to a case of the hiccups is to challenge the afflicted person to hiccup on command. It works every time without the messiness of drinking from the other side of the glass.
I procrastinate for one of two reasons: I am either afraid of doing the task or I don’t know how.
Usually most things I put off for weeks only take five minutes. I could avoid so much stress and pressure if I just did them right away.
Supportive and knowledgeable bosses can make all the difference in my happiness at work. But I am not at work to make friends.
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Well said.
Remember I love you.
You are the most direct and realistic friend I have–which is what makes you unique and precious. There is a very special place for those who just say it like it is. No drama. No guessing. Some of these lessons need to be learned by the rest of us!
Lola
What I’ve Learned:
to remember that I don’t always have to act my age
to ask myself when something is really overwhelming or bothering me if it will actually matter next week or next month
to give an overwhelming task 5 minutes of my time. Often this is enough to get me started. If not, at least I’ve given it five minutes.
when there is a fork in the road, take it (Yogi Berra)
life isn’t always easy, but if you look for the bright side you will find it.
Remember I love you.
Mom
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