1.) Start working toward earning a teaching credential, whatever way possible. Yes, you want to be a teacher deep down. No, it will not be easy, but it will be even less easy when you are nearly done with school and too impatient to stay another year/build up your GPA to qualify for the credential program.
2.) If you are offered a job, take it, and THEN see how it pans out. If its not working for you, then quit. Don’t turn down jobs because you don’t think you can figure them into your schedule. Money’s money- the more of it you have now the easier things will be later.
3.) Audition for every goddamn theater audition you can. Yes, you might get cast even without any acting experience. Yes, you can work your class schedule around rehearsals; the Director is very accomodating when cast members’ classes conflict with rehearsal. You will love every moment of it, and the more plays you are in, the more likely you are to getting cast as a major character later on.
4.) Never assume an intersection is a 4-way stop. If your car starts having serious mechanical problems, bite the bullet and borrow some money to get a newer used car; dont wait until you wreck your car/your car breaks down to look for a replacement
5.) Don’t take Jessica to Great America. She’s only hanging out with you to make her boyfriend jealous, she isn’t really interested in you.
[ol][li]He doesn’t love you.[/li][li]At all.[/li][li]Stop charging stuff, dumbass. You will have to pay that back. I promise. Four years from now, you’re gonna be really upset that you can’t get your life started because you’re underneath a huge debt load, so stop right now.[/li][li]Stop gaining weight. Do something about it now, cause you’ll be regretting it soon.[/li][li]GO TO CLASS, NOW. You’ve already tossed out almost a year! WTH is wrong with you!?[/li][li]Still doesn’t love you.[/li][li]You’re gay. You’ve known forever, just accept it. When you do that, you’ll get better.[/li][li]Give up that Comp Sci shit right now. You know you hate it, so why do you persist? You’re going to graduate with 187 hours in a 120-hour program, by the time it’s all over.[/li]Oh, and he doesn’t love you, so let it go.[/ol]
Although you have passion and determination, you really don’t have the talent to succeed in your chosen career. Reexamine your strengths and weaknesses. Don’t feel bad, you don’t want to be a cowboy anymore, do you?
You will meet several redheads in the next few years. Don’t marry any of them.
You might as well just shave your head right now and get it over with.
Despite what you think, you’re a crappy poker player.
You are on the right track. Keep up all your clean, good hard work. You are going to be a giant success someday.
Quit drinking NOW. You are not going to like the loss of most everything and those grand seizures throughout your body in next few years. You had everything going for you, and yet you let alcohol destroy most of it. Rehabs and public humiliation are a massive price to pay for drinking drinking alcohol. You knew what was going to happen at 21 and yet you did it anyway.
You’ve only got about five years until herpes and AIDS come along and take all the fun out of it. Get it while the getting is good.
There are times when I miss the '70s. Disco shirts notwithstanding.
I was thinking something along the same lines. Maybe: go talk to a urologist and get a prescription for finasteride*. Don’t ask why, trust me.
*Not really sure whether that particular pharmeceutical was available 21 years ago.
Yeah…I can just picture 21 yr old MSmith saying “Go have sex with yourself, asshole! I’m not that stupid! Just for that, I’m gonna spend my whole childhood eating what I waunt, and doin’ drugs when I waunt!”
I can’t remember what I was doing when I was 21. Which is not a good sign as it was only 4 years ago. However, I’ve been lucky. I got a well paying job with the chance of a good future.
So I guess I’d say… “Cheer up”.
“oh, there is one thing… Don’t be taken in by the sales pitch at eurocycles. Wait a bit and go for the bike you really wanted. It’ll be worth it. And for og’s sake… BUY A RAIN COVER FOR IT”
Forget geology; it stops being fun when you have to do it for a living. Do computers. Or medicine.
Try to help DC with his problems, because he’s going to kill himself in seven years.
You’re going to meet the perfect woman in 11 years, and not before. Meanwhile, go after every girl with big ones you can find, because the perfect woman ain’t got 'em.
The guy you say is your best friend? He’s not. Get rid of him.
No CREDIT DEBT. Seriously, we need to teach money management in schools.
Take a few risks. Try a few things. You don’t have to be your momma’s good girl all the time, it’s only a short time away that she throws you out anyway.
Save your money!
That guy that you’re hanging out with? He really is crazy about you. He’s going to spend the next two years helping you while you work out parental issues. He’s good for you.
Exude confidence and good humor. These are the keys to success in romance and business.
I said “confidence,” not “arrogance.” Know the difference. Confidence and humility are not mutually exclusive.
Avoid credit cards.
Never buy (or lease) a new car. Get a good used car and invest the money you’ve saved. Trust me. If you do this now, later you’ll be able to pay cash for a flashy car with the profits from your investments. (Though by that time you may realize that a flashy car really isn’t so important.)
Buy that beachfront property in Florida when the opportunity presents itself. It will seem expensive at the time, but it will seem incredibly cheap later.
She doesn’t like you? Shake it off and move on. Moping won’t change her mind.
Don’t throw your money away on rent any longer than you must. If you fear commiting to a house, buy a duplex. You can always rent it out if you tire of living there or need to move on later.
The Eagles were right. The Queen of Hearts is your best bet. :smack:
You know this already, but travel while you are young. It won’t be as much fun if you wait until late in life. If you splurge, splurge on travel and experiences rather than material possessions. Your experiences can never be lost or taken from you, and you will treasure them more than gold.
Don’t sell yourself short. Women are attracted to you. They’re just subtle in showing it. Read the body language, moron. (By the way, if you get the chance, go back and give that advice to 16-year-old you. He could use it more. He sure did waste a lot of romantic opportunities.)
