Hello Superstars,
Today, I decided to take a scroll through my notes app. I don't know what gave me the urge to do such a thing. Normally, I dislike going through things from the past. I mean, it was difficult experiencing something one time…why would I want to relive it? But for once I'm happy ( I know such a preschool way of describing a feeling), I dug up something from the past. That something is a treasure.
The summer before my freshman year I decided to save a list of advice from Mary Schmich. This advice is what she would have given if she had a chance to deliver a commencement speech. It is titled "Advice, like youth, probably just wasted on the young", better known as "Wear Sunscreen". When I first copied and pasted the helpful information, I had the intention of reading the note daily or weekly (We've all been there. Making big plans and never going through with them i.e. New Year's resolutions). This morning was the first time I came across it since the summer of 2012.
I'm not upset with myself for not reading the information like I had planned. I think certain things come into our laps when we need it the most. I am a depressed, hard-working, sometimes miserable, lazy, emotionless, PMSing, and dramatic teenager. This advice is what I need, along with a month long break from school and a gallon of ice cream. But I think the powerful words of advice from Ms. Schmich is more reasonable and life changing. Take the time to read or watch the video. I recommend doing both along with copying and pasting the advice into your notes app.
Or take the time to watch the video (It includes relaxing background music.)
Everybody's Free (To Wear Sunscreen)
Today, I decided to take a scroll through my notes app. I don't know what gave me the urge to do such a thing. Normally, I dislike going through things from the past. I mean, it was difficult experiencing something one time…why would I want to relive it? But for once I'm happy ( I know such a preschool way of describing a feeling), I dug up something from the past. That something is a treasure.
The summer before my freshman year I decided to save a list of advice from Mary Schmich. This advice is what she would have given if she had a chance to deliver a commencement speech. It is titled "Advice, like youth, probably just wasted on the young", better known as "Wear Sunscreen". When I first copied and pasted the helpful information, I had the intention of reading the note daily or weekly (We've all been there. Making big plans and never going through with them i.e. New Year's resolutions). This morning was the first time I came across it since the summer of 2012.
I'm not upset with myself for not reading the information like I had planned. I think certain things come into our laps when we need it the most. I am a depressed, hard-working, sometimes miserable, lazy, emotionless, PMSing, and dramatic teenager. This advice is what I need, along with a month long break from school and a gallon of ice cream. But I think the powerful words of advice from Ms. Schmich is more reasonable and life changing. Take the time to read or watch the video. I recommend doing both along with copying and pasting the advice into your notes app.
Or take the time to watch the video (It includes relaxing background music.)
Everybody's Free (To Wear Sunscreen)
*Wear sunscreen.
*Enjoy the power and beauty of youth.
*You are not as fat as you imagine.
*Don't worry about the future or worry,but know that worrying is as effective as trying to solve an algebra equation by chewing bubblegum.
*The real troubles in your life are apt to be things that never crossed your worried mind...the kind that blindsides you at 4pm on some idle Tuesday.
*Do one thing every day that scares you.
*Sing.
*Don't be reckless with other peoples's hearts,don't put up with people who are reckless with yours.
*Floss.
*Don't waste your time on jealousy;sometimes you're ahead,sometimes you're behind.
*The race is long,and in the end,it's only with yourself.
*Remember compliments you receive,forget the insults.If you succeed in doing this...tell me how.
*Keep your old love letters,throw away your old bank statements.
*Stretch.
*Don't feel guilty if you don't know what you want to do with your life.
*Get plenty of calcium.
*Be kind to your knees,you'll miss them when they're game.
*Maybe you'll marry,maybe you won't...Maybe you'll have children,maybe you won't … maybe you'll divorce at 40... Maybe you'll dance the funky chicken on your 75th wedding anniversary.
Whatever you do don't congratulate yourself too much or berate,yourself either.
*Your choices are half chance...so are everybody else's.
*Enjoy your body...Use it every way you can.Don't be afraid of it,or what other people think of it.It's the greatest instrument you'll ever own.
*Dance,Even if you have nowhere to do it but in your own living room.
*Read the directions,even if you don't follow them.
*Do NOT read beauty magazines,they will only make you feel UGLY.
*Get to know your parents...you never know when they'll be gone for good...Be nice to your siblings...They are your best link to your past and the people most likely to stick with you in the future.
*Understand that friends come and go ,but for the precious few you should hold on.
*Work hard to bridge the gaps in geography in lifestyle,because the older you get,the more you need the people you knew when you were young.
*Live in New York City once,but leave before it makes you hard.
*Live in Northern California once,but leave before it makes you soft.
*Travel.
*Accept certain inalienable truths.
*Prices will rise,politicians will philander,you too will get old...and when you do you'll fantasize that when you were young,prices were reasonable,politicians were noble and children respected their elders.
*Respect your elders.
*Don't expect anyone else to support you.
*Maybe you have a trust fund,maybe you'll have a wealthy spouse,but you never know when either one might run out.
*Don't mess too much with your hair,or by the time you're 40,it will look 85.
*Be careful where advice you buy,but,be patient with those who supply it.
*Advice is a form of nostalgia,dispensing it is a way of fishing the past from the disposal,wiping it off,painting over the ugly parts and recycling it for more than its worth.
Love ya,
Sarah E.
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