Children are easily amused. A simple tablet of Alka-seltzer, film canister and water can go a long way. They will continuously shoot home-made rockets until they have to go home.

"Once is curiosity.  Three times is stupidity."

When attempting to do something physical and it obviously doesn't work, listen to the above quote.

It is truly amazing how kids can touch your lives so much even though you have met them for merely five minutes. Make a goal to meet kids, you will be amazed at what they are capable of.

When in awkward social situations where a stranger asks for your name, wait for a friend to respond first, seeing if they give their real name or an alias.  Based on their response, follow suit.

You don't know what it feels like to have you heart fall out of your ass until you see flashing blue and red lights and the sound of sirens behind you. This is when you hope that karma is good to you and you won't have to face telling your parents of a possible increase in insurance prices.

The harder you try to avoid something, the more likely it will take you by surprise.

A goal set a year ago may have seemed out of reach, but when a year has gone by and you can look back at all the accomplishments you have made, a great celebratory feeling overcomes you. To all the great memories and to many more!

A year may seem like it takes forever to pass, and perhaps some of your resolutions and goals have fallen by the wayside.  However, after passing a full year of [somewhat] consistent lessons, a great feeling of victory and triumph is at hand!

Food is always necessary for a celebration.

Time spent with a pseudo-family is great. Especially when you haven't seen them for a very long time. A simple meal and spending time watching a game show can fulfill a family void.

Never watch a show you like while on a short break from studying.  You will surely never stop in "5 minutes" and just keep marathoning...and marathoning...and marathoning...

Baking is quite the adventure. You may laugh at your friend's stupid mistake, until you make your own mistake and cause a lovely fire. Stay calm and watch as the fire slowly dies, while this happens your friend will be in panic mode. The aftermath? Great food and fun memories.

Be informed of things you may potentially be interested in.  You may be unpleasantly surprised to find out you unintentionally showed interest in an erotica novel.

Getting a nice message from a friend that you haven't seen in awhile always brings a good smile to your face. Maybe being a hermit isn't so bad after all!

Every once in awhile, when you're so consumed with your own first impressions, you may find out that others around you are not as superior as you thought.  In fact, they may be astoundingly subpar!

The things you say really leave a great impact on others. Example: For a person who wants to be a future physician's assistant. "No,I don't actually like to work, I just know a career in the health field is stable and will provide my family with good money..." Yes, this is the type of medical care we all love to see. Be aware of what you say as there may be questionable eye brow raises directed towards you.

Double check your document names.  You may be mortified to find out that your abbreviation turns out to be an unflattering adjective.

Example:
The shortening of analysis:  anal[your name].doc

When driving, do not think for one second that no one is watching you! Yes lady, I can see you checking out your bosoms from my car, and yes you have been looking at them for the duration of this light. If you want to do things discreetly in your car, make sure your windows are tinted.

Taking advice from somebody who fails to succeed is like jumping into a pit of writhing black mambas and saying it won't hurt.

The feeling of hunger and the inability to feed oneself with any food is quite detrimental. It puts into perspective of how starvation feels like.

Reading examples and instructions carefully the first time, even if it's a slow process, will surely save you from confusion and feelings of stupidity later.

When you are sick, you'll be surprised how nasty food will look and smell to you. It will make you repulsive and never ever eat again, regardless of how much you loved food before.

To save yourself from embarrassment, always learn how to pronounce uncommon words.  You may find out that you've been saying things wrong for way too long.

Example:
Menial

Going without food for 5 hours is very grueling, especially when you are taking an exam during this period. Don't let your stomach take over your senses, the results may not be pleasant.

Trying to study while starving is an excellent way to become distracted!

Eating at a cutesy hole in the wall restaurant is rather pleasant. Especially when it is with friends and your server is a cute old Asian lady who is cheerful as can be. You will find yourself sitting there for countless hours.

When unable to find parking for a festival, driving around for several blocks while pretending to be a tour guide may turn out to be quite entertaining, especially if your passenger actually knows their directions.  However, the cherry on top in this situation is giving up on finding an unlimited parking spot, pulling into the first open spot you see, and find out that the spot has no time limit!

You know when you like your research project when getting results becomes very intense and nerve-racking! Waiting patiently as the machine reads the results of your treatments and slowly spitting out what you want to see is pretty rewarding.

The days where you bum around the house are the days you are most likely to receive an invitation to go out.

Baking with a friend is great, baking for a family member is even better! Little actions followed by delicious goodies are always a great way to show your appreciation.

Even if you begin driving only a few minutes after your usual time, time and traffic will be against you.  The left lane (read:  the fast lane) will consist of turtle-like drivers while the right lanes will be blocked by semi-trucks and people who refuse to speed up or slow down, causing you to curse like there's no tomorrow.

You know when you are really missing someone when a very small task reminds you of them.

Silence is deafening when alone.

Funny how hard it is to remember some days, and then you realized what you did that day and you understand it was such a blur. This is what happens when you take out your side rear-view mirror and no epic story arises from this incident, just a simple case of "Asian Driver" syndrome.

One of the strangest experiences in life is to understand something that seems so simple to you but is nearly impossible for someone else to grasp.  Only then will you appreciate your own knowledge and experiences.

Children are simply amazing. They may be fighting for their life against cancer, but they can still come out on top and make those around them smile. Let children be our role models.

Respect and patience are hard-earned virtues, not rights.  However, in order to avoid breaking, some skills in flexibility may be required.

Even if time has caused family dynamics to change, be glad that you have any memories at all.

"No matter what barriers may come between you and your goal, you must push through and never give up." Advice may come in unexpected moments, but these are the advice push you towards the next step and gives you the boost of confidence needed.

To ensure that the person you are face painting for is thoroughly happy with the work of art, do not provide mirrors!

As you grow older, it's often hard not to have cynicism.  However, closer observation of everyday affairs may reveal a greater depth of human nature.

When a SUV is reversing, stand by to watch what it is doing. Yes, it may stop and put its car in drive, but it can also quickly change to reverse in an instant. This is when you run quickly away from the SUV in order to escape from innards from being crushed.

If ever in a warlike game, such as a water fight, never target only one person, especially if they haven't done anything to you.  You will ruin the person's fun.

A simple gesture from a little boy to show that he is sorry can brighten your day. One of the many perks of volunteering.

Overestimating your cooking skills may be a dreadful discovery.  Always prepare your stomach and tastebuds for the worst.

Helping others is a very rewarding feeling. Being able to help a person or friend achieve something they thought was unattainable makes it that much more rewarding. Try it, you might like it!

The shorter you are, the bigger your head will appear in a portrait.  Also, it's important to pay attention to a friend's siblings due to the awkward experience that follows when it's obvious you just mixed them up without knowing it...and there's a 5+ year difference between them...and they don't really look that similar...

Time flies when you are catching up with an old friend. You will suddenly realize that you have somewhere else to go, but yet you still linger to talk more with your friend. Good friends = good talks.

Even if you doubt your own abilities, you may occasionally be surprised when you look at former pieces, finished or unfinished.  Believe in yourself if many others have said the same!

A simple letter of appreciation is more than any monetary amount or a gift can ever express the gratitude a friend has for one another. Friendship should revolve on kind words and actions.

For a well-done, convoluted wuxia story that will constantly keep you guessing, please watch Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils, based on the novel by Jin Yong.

Watching a movie with only a few people in the theater is quite fun, you can say a lot of things you normally wouldn't say when a lot more people are around.

Contrary to May - Lesson 9, marathoning shows may actually be quite an excellent experience...if you're in the mood for it, as it may make the show's events easier to remember and thus make it more enjoyable.

Guys = less dramatic than girls. Therefore are more fun to hang out with, unless you dig the drama and emotions that come with the excess amounts of estrogen, then the opposite would be true.

Binge exercising is not good...binge anything is not good.  Moderation is the way to go!

The later the night gets, the more fun baking becomes! Spend some time baking with a close friend at night and you will see how much more fun it is than baking alone!

If you like a friend enough to attend an event where you're likely to know less than a handful of the attendees, you may be in for a pleasant surprise.  Depending on your interests (and theirs, of course), you may get along quite well with complete strangers!

It's amazing how a good pair of shoes can lighten up someone's day!! Buy a pair, but be sure you don't leave a hole in your wallet.

Packing takes a ridiculously long time.  Pack early and plan for the worst, that way, you may have extra time in the end and not be sweating like you're on a death march.

The moment you are finished with a final is the moment your life becomes really productive. All the fun you have been deprived of and all those errands that are overdue will be accomplished within the few hours after the last final.

When it comes to free food, manners people once learned often go out the window.  If you have a friend who takes more than they should, kindly remind them that they look like a glutton.

A good sleep schedule and regular meals will help you get through finals week. Never let yourself be deprived of sleep or food, performance is directly related to these factors.

It's good to pay to details, but don't assume and miss the big picture!  Just because something on the screen catches your eye does NOT mean that's what your friend was referring to.

Example:
Bright pink e-card caught the eye...instead of the intended Hunger Games post...

Jumping to conclusions may land you in a boat of awkwardness.