HAPPY NEW YEARS!!!

Well, it's a new year. 2005. And amazingly, I'm still alive.

It's been an eventful year, and not one without its lessons. Instead of making New Year's resolutions (which nobody keeps anyway), I think it's a better idea to reflect on some of the things I have learned over the past year.

1. Smart people can do really dumb things.
2. Talking to your parents might not always be pleasant, but it makes things a WHOLE lot easier.
3. Keeping your mouth shut can save your skin at times.
4. Not keeping your mouth shut can ruin you.
5. I may not really hate my brother as much as I thought I did.
6. Don't say "Aw, that's easy" before you've actually done it.
7. I love my friends dearly, and I don't know what I'd do without them.
8. There is such a thing as too much food.
9. No matter what anyone says, these are NOT the best years of my life.
10. Even though these aren't the best years of my life, I can still make the best of things.
11. It doesn't hurt to be a leader and take a stand sometimes.
12. I think I might be indecisive... or I may not... I'm not sure...
13. Girls are more trouble than they're worth.
14. I'm never going to remember that when it counts.
15. I'm a sucker. Big time.
16. Try to be as clear as possible; misunderstandings are not fun.
17. As much as I may try, I'm never going to be like everyone else... Thank God!