22,000+ days of living have taught me a few things

Hillbilly

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Here are some of the things I have learned:

That the best classroom in the world is at the feet of an elderly person.

That when you're in love, it shows.

That just one person saying to me, "You've made my day!" makes my day.

That having a child fall asleep in your arms is one of the most peaceful feelings in the world.

That being kind is more important than being right.

That you should never say "no" to a gift from a child.

That I can always pray for someone when I don't have the strength to help him in some other way.

That no matter how serious your life requires you to be, everyone needs a friend to act goofy with.

That sometimes all a person needs is a hand to hold and a heart
to understand.

That simple walks with my father around the block on summer nights when I was a child did wonders for me as an adult.

That life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer it gets to the end, the faster it goes.

That we should be glad God doesn't give us everything we ask for.

That money doesn't buy class.

That it's those small daily happenings that make life so spectacular.

That under everyone's hard shell is someone who wants to be
appreciated and loved.

That the Lord didn't do it all in one day. What makes me think I can?

That to ignore the facts does not change the facts.

That when you plan to get even with someone, you are only letting that person continue to hurt you.

That love, not time, heals all wounds.

That the easiest way for me to grow as a person is to surround myself with people smarter than I am.

That everyone you meet deserves to be greeted with a smile.

That there's nothing sweeter than sleeping with your babies and
feeling their breath on your cheeks.

That no one is perfect until you fall in love with them.

That life is tough, but I'm tougher.

That opportunities are never lost; someone will take the ones you miss.

That when you harbor bitterness, happiness will dock elsewhere.

That I wish I could have told my Dad that I love him one more time
before he passed away.

That one should keep his words both soft and tender, because
tomorrow he may have to eat them.

That a smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks.

That I can't choose how I feel, but I can choose what I do about it.

That when your newly born child holds your little finger in his little fist, that you're hooked for life.

That everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you're climbing it.

That it is best to give advice in only two circumstances; when it is
requested and when it is a life threatening situation.

That the less time I have to work with, the more things I get done.


Now tell me you haven't identified with some of these?? Man, oh man, I sure did.....Baby sleeping in my arms...

HB
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Meredith

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That was so sweet! I almost started crying. I love quotes, they just seem to hit the right spot!
 

Pib

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Wow!

Very nice HB. I liked your list a lot. I posted this in another forum I am a regular of on the subject of "Things I learnt by my own". What one does under the influence...

There is no such thing as too much chocolate.

Mom and Dad actually weren't all that bad.

If someone says that something is "better than sex" pity that person.

If I'm searching for something and can't find it, I should stop and look for something else. The first item I was looking for will then inevitably turn up.

Admitting error and saying "I'm sorry" makes me a better person.

The elevator is not falling, it feels like it, but it is NOT.

I am ticklish.

I've learned that adding oil to boiling pasta prevents boiling over.

Policemen deserve to be treated with respect.

The killer is NEVER the buttler.

I am not a plumber.

The horoscope predicts the beginning of a new romance EVERYDAY.

Talk shows are a waste of time.

I can "wink and smile" my way out of almost everything.

When caught in a traffic jam, turn the radio up and sing at your heart's content.

Hips will never slim down.

Giving up meat doesn't mean you won't crave it once in a while.

I don't have to take crap from vendors.

Frozen fish is as hard as rocks. Frozen fish should not be dropped on one's foot.

I don't have to like it because it's popular.

I left home to get an education. I got a diploma but I found out I already had an education.

It's OK watching cartoons at 31.

I cannot live with the idea that there is no God.

Caffeine is good, Caffeine is my friend. I must obbey Caffeine.

Laxatives should be the last resort.

I do not have to have credit cards.

Never cross a nun.

I've learned never to ask a person, "Did you...?" but rather, "Why did you?"

I am a lousy driver. But it could be worse: I could believe I am a good driver.

Moms know where "lost" things are.

Integrity is difficult to maintain and is often an extremely unpopular choice.

Carry your umbrella so it doesn't rain.

There's no such thing as being too tired for sex!

I've learned that people aren't watching me as closely as I thought they were. In fact I am probably invisible.

30'ish is not really old.

Children are too smart for their own good.

Being a grown up is not all it's cracked up to be.

Not arguing with people who are arguing with you either pisses them off or confuses them.

Drink a lot of water.

There's not such thing as "having too many shoes".

There's nothing like having to move to show you how much junk you own.

I've learned to always trust my gut instinct, that's why nature gave it to me.

Smoked salmon has the same effect of chocolate when having PMS. But it is a lot more expensive and it is not a good idea to carry it in one's purse.

Always read the fine print.

It's okay not to date when you don't meet anyone who meets your standards.

I've learned to keep spare rolls of toilet paper within reach of the toilet.

I've learned that broken hearts heal.

No one can give you happiness or self worth, they are found within yourself.

You should stretch before exercise. More important yet, you MUST exercise.

It won't matter that you missed that movie/television show after all.

Buy ONLY white towels and linem, you can put them all in the washing machine.

Asking customers what they want is ineffective. Asking them if they want option A or option B is highly effective.

I've learned that life simply isn't fair, and there are often no answers for things that happen.
 

jessica__78

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That there's nothing sweeter than sleeping with your babies and
feeling their breath on your cheeks- I look forward to that every night!
 

AZB

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AZB's street wisdom

?If someone says that something is "better than sex" pity that person.? PIB

Ummm, I take it that you are not a big fan of boxing: Tyson ? Lenox Lewis upcoming match. Oh well, what do women know about the good stuff in life? heheheheheh

?There's no such thing as being too tired for sex!? PIB

Wait till you are asked to move rather than lay there like carpet. :)

Ok, here are things I have learned in life (especially in DR):

If you get stuck in traffic pray to god your Air-conditioning works.

If your wife objects to your flying lessons tell her you are buying a motorcycle.

If your newly introduced girlfriend wants to bring an ugly friend along, unleash your excited dog on her.

If you give the poor girl bread, she then wants butter.

Anything that can possibly break down will break down on weekends.

Car breaks down always on Friday night.

The keys are always in the last pocket.

The pretty girlfriend always belongs to the other guy.

When a cute girl accompanies you, you meet none of your friends, anywhere.

When you are with an ugly hooker, you find all of your friends in one place.

All sankies are black.

All female sankies? mothers need an operation.

Guns are not toys so make sure you aim properly.

If you commit a crime, just don?t get caught.

You?re only a thief when you are caught.

You didn?t fool your parents; just remember they were once your age.

If I am right all the time, then why no one agrees with me?

If an old lady asks you ?excuse me son, are you the end of the line?? tell her kindly, ?no, I think you are?. (Just a joke)

Don?t tell her you love her, show it to her.

Eat slow and chew well.

Juice is not better than water.

Don?t drink juice when eating meat. They don?t mix.

Miracle diet to lose weight, eat less (especially at night).

If you want to lose 30 lbs quick, cut off your left arm.

You are old when you have hair on your back and inside the ear.

It doesn?t matter how young you feel, what matters is how young you look.

Yassar Arafat and Ringo star are one and the same. Have you ever seen them together?

Women might be independent but, at least, we can open up our own jars without their help.

We all become instant engineers after we find out there is no water in the toilet to flush.

If you dance like no one is watching, then be prepared to dance alone.

If you wait long enough something will come your way but only what?s left behind by hustlers.

Woman?s best friend is a diamond, man?s best friend is a dog.

It takes twice as many hours to make up for the lost sleep at night.

If someone offers you a breath mint, take it.
 
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Tony C

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Tony's Politically incorrect wisdom

Peope who say that mony can't buy Happiness either have none or don't know where to shop.

If Something is to good to be true it usually is not true but be ready to jump if it is!

Generally, people get the Gov. they deserve.

Just because I critisize someone from a particular ethnic group it doesn't mean I am a racist.

The only difference between Michael Jordan and a circus clown is the amount of money they make.

Never leave a little boy alone with a priest.

A smart woman marries up!

A smart man marries laterally.

Real Men only dance to please or intice a woman.

Some people can't be helped.

Some people don't deserve to be helped.

If you need to follow a written recipe you are not a good cook.

Don't give to a charity unless you do some research on it.

Hospitals are for sick people. Try to stay away.

It is easy to be a liberal if you are gtting help from the Gov or are rich.

I have never heard a woman comedian that was truly funny.

Women can't Rock!

Disco Sucks!

Meat is good!

When Religion ruled the world the called it the Dark Ages!

There is no difference between a Model and a prostitute.

There is nothing wrong in acting like a man.

Don't be a wussy!

John Wayne had more women than Alan Alda.

Being a Gentleman is a Life calling!

Nuns are evil.

Native Americans are not native. They Migrated from Asia!

If you see somebody you like to meet just go up and talk to them.

If the girl says "no" it is her loss.

Buy Low! Sell High!

Location! Location! Location!

These are the best of times!

Everybody says they have a senseof humor but few truly do.

Even bad sex is good!

If you like Celine Dione you are part of the problem.

It wasn't about the sex! It was about perjury!

No matter what happens to you somebody has it worse!

If you didn't vote you are not allowed to complain!

Next time somebody complains about the US just point out how good the last 2 superpowers were. USSR and Nazi Germany.

Stop trying to please everyone!

Who cares if they are talking bad about you? If they are talking about you that means you are important!

Tony C
 

mobrouser

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the only people you should try to get even with are those who have helped you.

we all leave footprints in the sands of time, either a great soul or a heel.

the educated believe only half of what they see, hear or read. the intelligent know which half.
 

armin

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To AZB

I actually laught when i read your post, funny subjects.
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Guns don't kill people, Stupid people with with guns kill people.
 
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