I'm living my life much the way that I always have: floating in the lazy river of life, taking in the sights and learning what I can along the way. What have I learned?
That people will still talk to you, even if you haven't seen them since 7th grade.
That no one remembers you as the crazy girl from high school, or if they do, they're laughing right along with you.
That living in a car with two jobs sucks, but it's the cheapest rent you'll deal with.
That living off of Taco Bell and Speedway hot dogs isn't too bad.
That the best memories you'll ever have usually happen when life really sucks.
That getting arrested in cosplay sucks hardcore, but makes the cops smile when they recognize the character you're cosplaying as. (Makes for a cool mug shot, too.)
That it's completely possible to be both graceful and clumsy, even at the same time.
That whisky on the rocks should be outlawed.
That Irish crawling home with someone doesn't work if they're ADD and occasionally forget that they're the one holding you upright and making sure you don't wander off.
That swings are fun, no matter how old you are.
That finding yourself is quite an adventure.
That growing older doesn't necessarily mean you have to grow up.
That clean knees and pretty hair last about 10 minutes with me in the summer.
That I still have bruises and cuts that I look at and go 'How the hell?'
That cutting your bangs with scissors in the bathroom of the DMV makes them look kinda cool.
That writer's block fucking sucks.
That swearing is only profane if you've been living under a rock for the last 10 years or if you're over 50.
That about the only way I can tell if I'm dehydrated here in MI is to hop a plane to Phoenix. If my skin feels like it's mummifying in the shade, I'm dehydrated.
That sometimes a 20 minute nap does better than a full night's sleep.
That the word 'pagan' brings to some people's mind something similar to naked orgies, bathing in virgin's blood, and devil worship. It's not that interesting. Trust me. It's more like hippies with candles and less weed.
That one semester of Filmography class will change the way you watch movies FOREVER. In a really awesome and good way, generally.
That MST3King movies with your friends is still a great way to spend an evening.
That seeing a three year old flip the bird (on purpose) to Dora the explorer somehow makes your year. Hearing her say 'Diego's better' is just the icing on the cake.
That the Mormon church must be either be: A) in a hell of a lot of trouble, or B ) smart as hell to be running commercials on Youtube.
That I still, to this day, find any girl in white pants, shorts, or skirts completely moronic. You can imagine why.
That your greatest friend on any MMORPG isn't your +7 greatsword. It's Google Translate.
That a few matches of MW2 with my Xbox Live friends can cure just about any bad day.
That, even in this age, a girl saying she's bi can still make an entire roomful of guys speechless.
That the tighter your pants, the higher the likelihood that you not only watch Jersey Shore, you wish you were on it.
That songs you'd probably laugh at and hate in English are catchy and perfectly fine in Chinese.
That the empty lighter you're using to threaten to burn someone's nose hairs off will magically gain enough fluid to do just that.
That needing the subtitles on during a movie because you can't hear doesn't bother your roommates whatsoever if they're all otaku. ^_^
That political correctness and the 'self-esteem movement' will destroy this country.
That I need to win the damn lottery to buy all the Rosetta Stones for all the languages I want to learn.
That FINALLY finding a major that you're super excited about is a great feeling, no matter your age.
That the T-Mobile Royal Wedding commercial is how it should have been done.
There's quite a bit more I've learned, but I think this'll do for nao. ^_^