Some Things I've Learned

I’ll be 48 next week, and I’ve just been thinking of some of the things I’ve learned over the years. Here are a few, in no particular order.

Noxzema shave cream is the worst. Pure water.

The only thing we have to fear is the guy who thinks you’ve slept with his girlfriend/wife.

Pay attention when given advise, it’s often quite worthwhile.

Try to emulate your dog’s attitude. Odds are, they’ve got it wired.

Stay in school, don’t do drugs, etc… well, stay in school.

Travel as much as you can, you’re gonna blow the money anyway, might as well enjoy it.

Secret and Sure deodorants are the exact same product. Look it up.

When things get too serious, laugh. When they stare at you, laugh louder and walk away.

Find your happy place. Be it, music, humor, movies or whatever, find it. Remember where it is and never forget the directions there.

Treasure friendship. It’s so worth the effort.

Don’t spend so much time trying to please others. Unless you’re an ass, just pleasing yourself will keep them around.

Speaking of being an ass, don’t.

Baseball. That’s all, baseball.

Try to see live comedy on a regular basis. Nothing soothes the savage beast like a hard laugh with friends.

When you learn that someone cares about you, let them know how much it really means to you.

Be true to your ideals, even if you’re the only one that believes in them.

Desane and Aquafina smoke any other kind of bottled water. No contest.

Finally, at least for now, don’t forget that happy place thing.