words of wisdom from an old fart
Below is a letter I received from a wonderful woman whom I met during KT week last week. I thought her advice was worth sharing.
Dear Stephanie,
In case you haven't had enough words to ponder as you go through life, I'd like to give you a few more (because you're such a lovely girl, and I am an old fart who has made the journey, and still needs more words to ponder. So here you are my dear.
1. "They" (whomever "they" are) say to follow your heart, but beware that your heart can also deceive your intellect.
2. Never make important life decisions one week before or after your period (mark your calendar).
3. Treat your life as if you are the president of it, and it is your corporation. Always have a plan B for yourself, and do what is good for you without losing sight of the people around you; and do not let the people around you make decisions for you (but do listen to them in case there is something worth learning from them).
4. When your heart says to avoid something, do exactly that -- do not allow yourself to give a second chance to a person or a situation that does not feel right for you at the very moment you feel is.
5. Stay away from party animals, unless they are over 50 and attend Kin Takahashi week :).
6. Remember that when you fall down you will always get back up, regroup and try again. (This will happen often, and when we least expect it--it's supposed to, sadly enough).
7. Surround yourself with people who are practicing healthy lifestyles.
8. Take CPR and first aid -- you may need to save someone someday.
9. On matters of love (Take it or leave it!): Good luck! Do not be needy. First become independent, self-sufficient and know what you want in life and go for it. Once you become esablished and content with yourself and your career, then think of enhancement rather than neeed. A love should be there because you want him in your life, not because you "need" him. If he becomes jealous or possessive, dump his ass fast. This is unhealthy.
Lastly: Embrace physical and mental fitness everyday.
I wish I would have met her sooner, but I cannot say that I regret anything from the past year and a half. And as far as matters of love go...
I don't "need" Thomas. He's my best friend, and I'm planning on hanging out with him for the rest of our lives :)
Dear Stephanie,
In case you haven't had enough words to ponder as you go through life, I'd like to give you a few more (because you're such a lovely girl, and I am an old fart who has made the journey, and still needs more words to ponder. So here you are my dear.
1. "They" (whomever "they" are) say to follow your heart, but beware that your heart can also deceive your intellect.
2. Never make important life decisions one week before or after your period (mark your calendar).
3. Treat your life as if you are the president of it, and it is your corporation. Always have a plan B for yourself, and do what is good for you without losing sight of the people around you; and do not let the people around you make decisions for you (but do listen to them in case there is something worth learning from them).
4. When your heart says to avoid something, do exactly that -- do not allow yourself to give a second chance to a person or a situation that does not feel right for you at the very moment you feel is.
5. Stay away from party animals, unless they are over 50 and attend Kin Takahashi week :).
6. Remember that when you fall down you will always get back up, regroup and try again. (This will happen often, and when we least expect it--it's supposed to, sadly enough).
7. Surround yourself with people who are practicing healthy lifestyles.
8. Take CPR and first aid -- you may need to save someone someday.
9. On matters of love (Take it or leave it!): Good luck! Do not be needy. First become independent, self-sufficient and know what you want in life and go for it. Once you become esablished and content with yourself and your career, then think of enhancement rather than neeed. A love should be there because you want him in your life, not because you "need" him. If he becomes jealous or possessive, dump his ass fast. This is unhealthy.
Lastly: Embrace physical and mental fitness everyday.
I wish I would have met her sooner, but I cannot say that I regret anything from the past year and a half. And as far as matters of love go...
I don't "need" Thomas. He's my best friend, and I'm planning on hanging out with him for the rest of our lives :)