Common Sense and Decency: A Short List of a Few Forgotten Tidbits

1. Racism is racism, regardless of the race generalized.

2. Verbal abuse is NOT helpful advice.

3. Some people have disabilties that can't be seen, so don't pre-judge.

4. Difference should be celebrated.

5. Letting things go is EXTREMELY hard, but neccessary.

6. Family isn't always blood, and sometimes blood relatives treat us the worst. This doesn't mean such a person has issues.

7. You can know someone your entire life, and not understand him/her at all.

8. People deal with, see things, and learn things differently. Doesn't mean they are at all inferior.

9. People can ALWAYS surprise you, for better or worse.

10. Stalking is NOT "fighting for" a girl at all. It's stalking.

Expectations vs. Reality

1. Expectation: I will be married by the time I am 30.
Reality: I rejected the guy I thought I would marry--and I don't regret doing so.

2. Expectation: I will be able to get enough funds to graduate college without crippling debt.
Reality: Haha, no!

3. Expectation: If I stay close to them, people will be close to me.
Reality: People change, things happen, life moves on.

4. Expectation: I will be able to find a job that will at least cover my loans right after college.
Reality: Haha, NO!

5. Expectation: Most people are understanding enough about disabilities these days.
Reality: Some people are still downright ignorant and intolerant.

6. Expectation: Thirty is considered young these days...right?
Reality: Yes, but tell that to your suddenly achy joints and dark circles...

7. Expectation: I will find a job a job that AT LEAST requires a college degree.
Reality: Well, this one...I FINALLY fulfilled with 2 jobs! :)