ajenn17
When seeing a neighbor in their backyard filming something, your first response should be: Photo Bomb!! Some ideas could be, if it was a particular rainy and overcast day, get a rice hat on as well as grab a wooden sword or sabre to help out with the wu xia effect. The neighbors will greatly appreciate it, or at least be thoroughly amused...or confused!
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Shirley Hour
Always read the instructions before doing something.  Otherwise, you may be taken for a ride with a destination you weren't looking for:  Welcome to GOTCHA!  Population:  Constantly fluctuating.
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ajenn17
If you don't want something at a restaurant, give the waiter or waitress a firm "no" or shake your head NO like a mad dog. Or else the waiter or waitress will just give you the dish anyway, and charge you the rest of your wallet's worth of money.
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Shirley Hour
When in doubt about what to do with friends, go feed some ducks.

Not feeding your friends to ducks, no.  Feed some [cheap!] bread to ducks and geese.  You'll be surprised by how long you can be entertained doing this.
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ajenn17
When talking to someone late at night, open your eyes. Just because you think the person is still in the same location as they were when you left, doesn't mean they will still be there when you come back a mere two minutes later. Open your eyes, this will prevent you from wasting energy talking to furniture and decorations.
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Shirley Hour
When pestered by bugs and insects, be careful of how you dispose of them.  When trying to dispose of larger bugs, try not to use any utensils (i.e. chopsticks) to pick them up--that's just nasty.  Instead, try and use a paper towel or napkin to get rid of them.  However, when doing so, be sure that you fold up the napkin a few times to avoid feeling the bug wriggling around and thus throwing the napkin (with the bug!) at a nearby bystander.

In addition to that, if the bug pestering you is of a smaller size--from the size of a fruit fly to a mosquito--be careful where you squish it; in your frantic state to permanently stop the bug, you may squish it in somebody else's notes.
ajenn17
Some nerdiness is cute, but when you decide to incorporate biology into EVERYTHING you do, from baking to hair cutting, that's a little too much to handle!
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Shirley Hour
Always taste your food before presenting it to a group of people.  Even nearly divine chefs make mistakes sometimes...
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ajenn17
Don't EVER park in front of a gas station when you're not getting any gasoline! It's a good thing that looks don't kill, because if they did, someone at the gas station would have a hole bored through their head due to some serious glaring.
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Shirley Hour
"Alouette" and "The Itsy Bitsy Spider" have the same tune.
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ajenn17
To lessen the "impoliteness" of car honking, play a little tune while honking by adding a little rhythm to it. It might be a little nicer than the usual honking!
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Shirley Hour
Be careful who you hang around with.  You may end up catching an ominous aura and have peculiar new thought processes.

Example:
Everyone has a Mr. Hyde to their Dr. Jekyll...
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ajenn17
When your nose is running away from you and you have to constantly blow and wipe your nose, be sure to get all residue off. Whether it be snot or tissue paper, wipe efficiently and carefully!
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Shirley Hour
Comebacks are a necessary skill in life.  Being able to take retorts is one thing, being able to throw them back at the enemy is quite another.

Be sure you can handle at least a few rounds of a comeback battle.  Otherwise, you're going to look lame.  Very much so.
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ajenn17
Hypothesis: Coffee making in a coffee maker may seem easy at first. Add some coffee grinds to a coffee filter and add some water in the water compartment.

Expected results: Nice aroma of coffee filling the air as well as coffee that is dark like ebony.

Observed results: Slight whiff of coffee and a tea like substance pouring from the coffee pot.

Conclusion: Do not be deceived by simple machinery and little lesson in proportions will also come in handy!
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Shirley Hour
Euphemisms sometimes just aren't that euphemistic, especially swear words.  You might as well use the real thing.

Example:  "You don't know squat!"

Slang definition of squat:  noun. Used as a euphemism for "shit", which comes from the act of squatting in order to defecate.
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ajenn17
When going to an Asian Festival, you may learn a lot about the different traditions of Asia and go out feeling a little bit more cultured. Now here's the big BUT: Don't forget that there are a plethora of Asian drivers at every street corner, stop signs, alleys, and any place that looks like a car can fit in. Your car might get dented, you might get ran over,and you might also wish you never came. In the end, it's all about learning the culture!
Shirley Hour
If you have a Mr. Hyde personality within you, be sure that you always have a filter when you talk.  Otherwise, not only will you cause sidesplitting spells of laughter (and thus increase chances of asphyxiation), you may face consequences through physical means.
ajenn17
To conserve energy in a freezing computer room, take a nap! This will prevent the feeling of discomfort of your extremities and limbs becoming ice cold.
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Shirley Hour
Before going to bed, it's always good to have ended the day on a happy, positive note.  This is especially true when watching movies; you never quite want to go to bed thinking about murders and various ways you can die.
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ajenn17
Don't watch a extremely violent movie before bedtime. This will cause some tossing and turning and unwanted nightmares!
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Shirley Hour
Hate cannot exist without Love.

Alas, even if you despise something with a fiery passion, you will eventually grow to like it somewhat.  It takes time, but without a doubt, you will find yourself starting to like it.

Disclaimer:  This lesson does not always pertain to people.
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ajenn17
Listen to what your PE teacher says, stopping during aerobic exercises just makes it worse! Example: When biking down a hill, it's sure a breeze. When biking back up the hill, be sure to never EVER stop, if you do you will regret every second that you slowly pedal up the long treacherous mound!
Shirley Hour
You may surprise yourself on how much exercise you can get in a day if you don't rely on gadgets or gizmos.

- For example, you may work your mind and soul if you have classes in the morning (or you may read/do puzzles/etc.).

- Upon finishing this activity, you may find a sudden--depending on the weather--urge to go play with water balloons.  At this rate, you may find out that you severely lack:  upper body strength, a decent caliber in aiming, any skill whatsoever in catching flying objects being thrown at you, or some combination of the three.

- Afterwards, you may find that you need to buy an item from your nearest grocery store; instead of driving, one of you may have the sudden urge to bike.  Because you thought impulsively, you realize as you glide down the hill that it's going to be one painful ride back up the hill.  Thus, you exercise your lower body.

- Finally, after such an eventful day, you go to bed early.

Voila!  A perfect, fun schedule.
ajenn17

Placements of signs are very important, you must place them correctly to be able to get your point across. Example: Do not cover the "Chicken" part of "Chicken Breast" at a grocery store, it may cause some slight confusion and hysterical laughter.
Shirley Hour
No matter how masterful you are at lying and deceiving, posing and acting, that web of lies you build will end up with you being a victim of your own stories.

There are people smarter than you all around who may not have pointed anything out the first few times they hear inconsistencies.  However, as time passes and the lies grow, watch out!  You may just lose everything.
ajenn17
Do not chop vegetables or come near the kitchen when you have just woken up from a nap. The daze and confusion does not help in any way. It only aids in bloody fingers and the burning of objects.
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Shirley Hour
Muscle memory isn't just for playing the piano, touch typing, or even cooking.  In fact, you can go on autopilot while driving and somehow manage get to your destination safely!

Disclaimer:  Autopilot does not mean falling asleep while driving, texting, or driving while not sober...


Also, when stopping at an intersection with a stop sign, you do not need to wait for a nonexistent green light to appear.
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ajenn17
Extreme tiredness can make you do incoherent things. This is why you should NEVER drive while you are on the verge of being comfortable with sleeping while you're standing. Save your innards from being mushed and head from being busted, as well as the lives of others and take a nap in your car (stationary of course)!
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Shirley Hour
Ever think that you could live as a hermit, alone in the world without a care?  Think again!  Even if you have online conversations, it's not quite the same as using your voice box with a family member or friend.

Plus, if you can't cook, you're most likely to starve to death.
ajenn17
When going on carnival rides, be sure to not eat anything before that you don't want to see again in a different form. A ride such as an Orbiter that can reach up to G2 force can really cause you to see your food again!
Shirley Hour
When you're in a productive mood, go along with it!  Don't get distracted by sudden urges to check your e-mail or phone (unless you're expecting an important notification).  You'll be surprised by how much you can get done in such a short time.
ajenn17
Staying up until 3 am in the morning can make you do a lot of fun things you would normally not do at 3 pm. It just leaves you in a very groggy state the whole day.
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Shirley Hour
No matter your age, gender, race, orientation, etc., it's always astounding when you are able to find something in common with someone.  For example, there are many universal things that bring people together:  smiles, food, a good time...

However, it's even more astounding when you find something in common with someone you hate greatly dislike.

Example:  At a Harry Potter premiere full of obnoxious tweens?  Be patient, young padawan, for when the movie starts, silence and awe fills the theatre.
ajenn17
To practice restraint from harming another fellow human being, go to a theater filled with Harry Potter fanatic tweens and high school students, it will really test your patience!
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Shirley Hour
ajenn17
If you know that you will come in contact with someone who will talk to you, proceed to eat before you come in contact with anyone. This prevents the awkward, "I'm chewing, I'm not going to answer your question right now because I will spew whatever is in my mouth in your face," gesture.
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Shirley Hour
Gryphon:  They come, your highness, in numbers and weapons far greater than our own.
Oreius:  Numbers do not win a battle.
Peter Pevensie:   No... but I bet they help.

(The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005))

Like the saying usually goes, "Quality is better than quantity."  Keep this in mind when on any battlefield, whether it is academic or athletic.  You may be pleasantly surprised by the outcome.
ajenn17
Watch a good wu-xia series when in need of a good laughter. The dramatic and Oscar worthy acting will cause you to laugh uncontrollably, not to mention the realistic effects!
Shirley Hour
Excessive spending is bad.  Being miserly is bad.  Being thrifty is good!

HOWEVER, when trying to raise the bar for a remake, be sure not to be too thrifty...unless you want hysterical laughter from  your audience due to cruddy effects and props.
ajenn17
Math is exhilarating! If you need a little waker-upper, just do some math that you haven't done in awhile. It'll be rewarding when you solve the problem!
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Shirley Hour
Sometimes Pretty much always, it's best if you dust off some of the basics you learned as a child.  Perhaps pick up a crayon again...or make homemade gifts...or have spelling bees...or do some math.

You never know when you'll need these skills again.
ajenn17
Buy a stainless steel scourer when you need to get burn marks off your pans. Ignore all the advice about leaving baking soda in overnight and attempting to use Oxyclean as a pot detergent. The results of those are really dry pruney hands. Save the hands, get a scourer!
Shirley Hour
*WARNING*
Heavy dairy content approaching

Every once in awhile, think about what you have in life beyond materialistic things.  Think about family, about friends.  You'll be surprised at what you have compared to others.
ajenn17
When making congee do not assume that because there is a lot of water in the pot, that it will not burn. A slight ashy smell might arise and indicate something has gone wrong!
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Shirley Hour
When planning to go on outings with friends and you reply with "I'll let you know later," be sure that you actually DO notify them later on.

If not...
1)  You will look like a jerk
2)  You will miss an eventful day
3)  Be ready to receive a lot of spam on your Facebook wall

DOUBLE LESSON!

When confused about something, be sure to clarify with questions.  If not, you will assume, and if you assume, "you make an ASS out of U and ME."

Example:

When one says "My sister is going to perform Phantom of the Opera at my cousin's wedding!", it doesn't quite mean that she's going to act out as the phantom...she might just be playing the piano song...
ajenn17
After chopping onions and spicy peppers, don't wipe your eyes or nose area...you will feel the burning sensation for awhile and appear to be crying for no reason!
Shirley Hour
Whatever doesn't burn down the house earns you cooking points.

Watery smoothies?  +cooking points
Awkwardly folded omelets?  +cooking points
Miscalculations of portion sizes?  +cooking points
White smoke throughout the house?  +cooking points
ajenn17
3/8 X 3/8 =/= 9/81

1/2 X 1/2 X 1/2 =/= 1/16

last but not least,

1/2 X 3/4 X 1/2 X 3/4 =/= 6/64

When multiplying fractions: multiply all denominators by each other and do the same for the numerators.

When adding fractions: Find the least common denominator, multiply each fraction accordingly to obtain the least common denominator and then add only the numerators. KEEP the denominator the same!

This will save some points on a quiz!
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Shirley Hour
Mannerisms are contagious.

Be careful what you joke about.  You might just end up becoming what you laughed at.

See: Engrish
ajenn17
Do not get discouraged when searching for that perfect something. Eventually you will find something that suits you, it takes a little patience!
Shirley Hour
If you spot a penny, pick it up! You may just encounter some unexpectedly fortunate events throughout the rest of the day!
ajenn17
Do not smoke while driving, in fact don't smoke at all. Most importantly do not smoke, drive, and attempt to write on a notepad. It might prevent an accident or two....as well as death glares!
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Shirley Hour
If you are a cyclist, know this fact:  no matter where you are, you will always receive death glares.  If you are on the street, drivers will hate you.  If you are on the sidewalk, pedestrians will hate you.  And if you're in the biking lane, other cyclists will probably hate you.
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ajenn17
"Heads I win, tails you loose."

"They said he need to gain some wait."

"I'm attending a communiy collage."

These wonderful quotes came from Facebook. Spend less time on Facebook and read a book instead!
Shirley Hour
Be most wary of those who do not know their weapons.  They tend to be the people with the most creative methods to kill harm you.

Example:  Instead of an ordinary gun, they will think to have a glass gun that sprays out acid at you.
ajenn17
When making sound effects, be sure that the listener can distinguish your sounds from the dog. Confusion may occur otherwise.
Shirley Hour
When someone tells you a story about the danger of seemingly harmless objects, be prepared to immediately be assaulted by said objects, else you might just be in for a painful surprise!
ajenn17
Watching TV can be productive...if you decide to knit beanies or do a little Sudoku to stimulate the brain!
Shirley Hour
Be well versed in slang.  Otherwise, updating Facebook statuses (and similar things) will lead to some potentially interesting and awkward conversations...

Example provided by ajenn:

"I think it's about time to trim my bush :/"

"I hope your bush is in the garden..."
ajenn17
Don't get stuck on playing music that's so boring it makes your body wrench. Play music that you ACTUALLY enjoy! It makes a big difference.
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Shirley Hour
When plotting pranks and teasing people, if you need to set things up and/or lock people in rooms, don't forget about them; you might end up in your own booby trap or leave someone stranded in a room for an extended amount of time!