http://knowledgik.net/blog i am the total black, thanks to the ever-present influence of an erudite minority. and audre lorde. Sat, 07 May 2011 16:05:29 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://knowledgik.net/blog/nothing/22-things-i-have-learned-since-27-june-1987/ http://knowledgik.net/blog/nothing/22-things-i-have-learned-since-27-june-1987/#comments Sat, 19 Sep 2009 03:35:56 +0000 danielle http://knowledgik.net/blog/lists/22-things-i-have-learned-since-27-june-1987/

yogurt isn’t as bad as it is that first time.

falling in love feels like the most intense thing you will ever experience. it is…but then, it isn’t.

spending the extra cash to not compromise (but instead get what you really want) is worth it about 75% of the time.

you can never really get tired of Mexican food.

learning how to cook is the most valuable skill you can reasonably expect to learn.

there is no such thing as having too many books, or too fast of an internet connection.

it’s a good thing to cry during the movie.

you can always be just a little more organized.

there is totally such a thing as “too much [insert substance here].” that being said, there are a very small number of occasions when it is best to turn to drugs or alcohol instead of really dealing with an issue.

six hours is not a full night of sleep.

being afraid to open up is just as bad as being entirely too open.

older women are better, always.

when moving to a new city, finding a place that serves (and delivers!) your favorite comfort food will stave off your homesickness for a while.

there does come an age when you are too old for a futon.

being nervous, and having a fear of public speaking, is all about your state of mind. it’s totally within your control. UPDATE: so are the munchies.

you never get exactly what you want, and the earlier in your life that you realize this, all the better.

the anticipation of leisure when you’ve been working is a strong motivator.

when you move into a new place, the first thing you should do is locate the circuit breaker. the second thing is to check the water pressure.

it’s worth the snobby hipster points you accumulate for going out and getting yourself 1) a french press coffee maker and 2) a good record player.

little gestures go a long way. taking the time to handwrite a note conveying gratitude is the kind of thing people aren’t likely to soon forget.

if you’ve read a particularly good book, you’ll find it useful to recommend it to a friend (so now you have someone to gush to).

you can feel “too old” or “too young” at almost any age. qualifiers are a part of life, & without them, we’re all just waiting on a feeling.

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