ajenn17
Need a little something to wake you up?

Equipment: A deck of playing cards and friend(s).

Instructions: Play California Speed!

Conclusion: This will get your brain PUMPED and you will no longer feel sleepy!
Shirley Hour
Warnings are important.  Security is important.  When people continually bug you to increase your security, following their advice may be a good idea.  If not, you may suddenly find an account hacked or perhaps find yourself locked out of your own device.
ajenn17
Those who are afraid of the camera may end up being the prime actor/actress you are looking for. Although shy, they may give you an Oscar worthy performance!
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Shirley Hour
One of the most magical ways of waking up early, besides thinking about holidays and vacations, is to worry about somebody waking you up early the next day.  This fear will propel you into waking up much, much earlier than usual!
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ajenn17
Running on low amounts of sleep can cause you to be delirious. The delirium may last longer than usual. For example: A conversation occurring on the previous day becomes more coherent 24 hours later... Get your sleep!!
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Shirley Hour
When starting a new show or movie, never start it late at night.  There may be something that will frighten you out of your wits.
ajenn17
When asking for donations, drunk men or men who have done a little drinking, give the most generous donations.
Shirley Hour
One day, if you become rich and/or famous, don't forget about people from other socioeconomic statuses.  Help them out, lend a hand, earn good karma.  Don't, however, when hearing the doorbell ring or someone knocking, debate whether or not to answer, peek your head around the corner, and then go back into your rooms.  Make up your mind to either help or don't help.  Don't waver.
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ajenn17
Those quirky talents that you thought were useless are not useless! They will prove to be handy sometime!
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Shirley Hour
Insults, when mutually thrown in a humorous manner, are an acceptable form of conversation and amusement.  Insults, when said for no good reason, are not.  You just appear as an extremely abrasive, ill-mannered person.
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ajenn17
In need of exercise? Find a nice neighborhood near a mountain and walk/climb around the area. This should definitely help you burn some of that cheeseburger you had earlier!
Shirley Hour
Whenever you are an audience member in a panel or presentation, especially one with few people, please remember to be polite.  A snide remark to a friend every once in awhile is fine--in fact, it may even be obligatory--however, continuous whispering IS noticeable and quite distracting, not to mention irritating.  Plus, the slurping of free drinks is also a no-no.
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ajenn17
Going through a poorly lit neighborhood with a known cemetery in the same vicinity can be spooky considering the time of the year. Take a few friends for the ride and turn on the high beam!
Shirley Hour
If you're not a person to maintain a schedule, don't assume that you can suddenly do it on a whim!  Very rarely do interactions with friends last in an orderly time frame, especially when you're a spontaneous person.
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ajenn17
It's amazing how one hour of studying can do! Try it and find out for yourself!
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Shirley Hour
In moments of religious zealousness, the faithful may leave many faithless.
ajenn17
The internet is a very distracting thing. It will keep you from studying, it will keep you from doing anything productive, but it will provide you hours of entertainment!
Shirley Hour
If you ever feel like you're in a weird funk, whether that be an irritable mood or just a strange, unfamiliar feeling, go somewhere different for a bit.  Perhaps all you need to do is walk to a different room, or perhaps drive to a different city.  Whatever your escape method is, it will surely make you feel better.
ajenn17
If an obnoxious person is purposely annoying you while you are studying, first, ignore them. Second hope and pray that someone will take them away and amuse them, leaving you in peace! Third, refrain from hitting subject.
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Shirley Hour
Sometimes, when you have a rocky relationship with someone, it's usually better to just let things happen, let it be real, rather than have a pretense of cheeriness that spouts rainbows and lollipops.  The latter fools no one and just generates a suffocating air of awkwardness.
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ajenn17
Don't underestimate yourself. Sometimes it's ok to put yourself first, it won't be called selfish when you need to get yourself together. Once you're there, then you can care for others around you.
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Shirley Hour
Karma, a potentially more dangerous adversary than Life, has a way of brooding silently, scheming in the shadows as you gather more and more negative points.  Unlike with good karma, which usually is rewarded to you in a quick, efficient manner, bad karma waits to explode on you in a [expletive]storm.
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ajenn17
Work hard, your efforts will not go to waste. Using others' work as your own will get you no where, but scoffs and glares.
Shirley Hour
What people think of you when they see your obnoxious statuses.
ajenn17
It's amazing what 9 hours of writing can do to your brain. The brain will disintegrate like Juicy Fruit gum that has been sitting in the mouth for too long. What's also amazing, is that this was written after the long 9 hours. Don't understand parts of this lesson? Completely YOUR fault.
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Shirley Hour
Mistakenly, many think that the thesaurus is their friend.  However, as evident in many books today, it could potentially prove to be disastrous, especially when the thesaurus is used for an assignment.  On the other hand, one may learn some fascinating, fascinating (yes, double the word for oomph) new words/phrases that were previously unknown.

Example:  Exhaustion/lethargy --> Brain fag
ajenn17
Always see things for yourself. Example: Someone (friend, not so trustworthy) tells you that class has been cancelled. Go into the building to see for yourself if it is actually cancelled. You might find a classroom filled with your classmates.
Shirley Hour
When people leave/excuse themselves/log off/say goodbye, they will always have a reason.  Perhaps they need to be somewhere else, perhaps they are tired, perhaps they have other things to do, perhaps they are avoiding you.  Whatever the reasoning, you shouldn't constantly badger the leaving party into staying.  Otherwise, you will have at least one person quite irritated with you.
ajenn17
When opening a car door, open slowly...there might be a pole where you thought empty space was. This prevents dings and/or dents from your car door, but not laughter from your friends.
Shirley Hour
What has happened once will surely happen again.  Be it:

As a result, you may want to turn up your social network's privacy setting.  Then again, maybe you're the type that won't.
ajenn17
If you have an early morning flight and want to sleep in a little more, simply check in online and print your boarding pass and wear your pajamas on board!
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Shirley Hour
When things go from bad to worse, don't forget to fight back*.  You never know, your opponent may have overestimated themselves and a simple push may be enough to crack through their defense(s).

*Not necessarily physically...
ajenn17
Eating an Oreo is great!! Eating a deep fried Oreo is even BETTER!!!
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Shirley Hour
Hanging out with an age group younger than you?  If all goes well, great!  However, if you are having troubles and need to exert some power over them, remember that as an "old" person, you will have an ancient power invested in you.
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ajenn17
Waking up early to eat a colossal donut for breakfast will put you in a coma, literally a coma. You will fall asleep for another 2 hours after devouring a Bavarian Cream donut.
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Shirley Hour
Ever feel alone amongst your group of friends?  Do your interests just spiral in a different direction from those around you?  Does your fanboying/fangirling scare off normal people?  Then go to a convention concerning your favorite pastime!  You will then realize how "normal" you are compared to others with similar interests.
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ajenn17
Taking picture of a rotating Hope Diamond is not an easy feat. Have fast fingers and a shutter speed, it will help immensely!
Shirley Hour
When communicating with someone about a potential meeting, event, or anything that requires another person to make some effort for you, be sure that there isn't any misunderstanding!  This saves time, effort, money, face, and potential arguments!
ajenn17
Talking about your cramps in public is NOT a good idea, especially when you're at a restaurant. Those around you would prefer to eat in peace without hearing about the excruciating pain that "time of the month" caused you.
Shirley Hour
Who needs plastic surgery or liposuction?  All you need are homophones!

Exhibit A:  "Oh, you deleted my 'but'."
Exhibit B:  "You deleted all my 'noes' too."

Lesson:  Editing parties can be fun!
ajenn17
Hard work really pays off, especially when it comes to cooking. A lasagna takes a lot of time to prepare and many hands are needed for help, but after a few hours of cooking, preparing and baking the results will not disappoint!
Shirley Hour
Have a good memory when other people depend on you for something.  Otherwise, they will plan for your untimely demise*.

*Note:  Hopefully not that drastic, but close enough.
ajenn17
When going to a really good restaurant, go with your instinct. Order what you first want and put down the menu, because the longer you look at it the higher your bill will become. Just order one thing, it'll give you a good excuse to come back again!
Shirley Hour
Practice, practice, practice.  That's the only way you're going to get better at something.  You say you have innate talent?  You're going to need to hone it.
ajenn17
Regardless of detours and closures, don't give up on getting to your destination. There will at least be one road that will get you to where you want!
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Shirley Hour
Ignorance is bliss.  So is false ignorance.  If you fear that something will happen and you ask about it, there is now a 99%* chance of it happening.

*Percentage is not completely accurate. 
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ajenn17
Don't wear a tight, short skirt. While walking you will constantly be pulling it down and all those around you will notice you like a orange construction zone cone.
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Shirley Hour
Feeling creative?  Not wanting to do your homework?  Go for it!  Or at least start on that creative thing.  If you don't at least start on it, you'll feel regret later on when you're in a creative slump.
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ajenn17
The perks of learning English: You won't mess up someone's order. For example, when someone orders a chicken sandwich it doesn't magically turn into a Big Mac and the customer is charged for the Big Macs. English is a great handy tool in your daily life.
Shirley Hour
Don't be afraid to ask for help.  You will look less stupid, and it will certainly help you out in the long run.
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ajenn17
The fear of cemeteries can be defeated by going to Arlington Cemetery. Surrounded by serene scenery and a tranquil air of peace and patriotism, it puts your mind at ease where fear cannot be seen.
Shirley Hour
When you are presenting an idea to a group of people, try not to ramble.  If you do happen to ramble, please make it at least somewhat entertaining.  Otherwise, people will forget why they cared to listen to you in the first place.
ajenn17
Airline companies are cheap. You might be on the flight for a good 4 hours, but you will not get a meal. Instead you should pack tons of snacks and/or meal to suppress any hunger that may occur.

Airline companies' motto: Hungry customers are better than no customers.
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Shirley Hour
Back in the day, talking into a Bluetooth made you look dumb and crazy.  Nowadays, talking into a Bluetooth still makes you look dumb and crazy, especially if you talk about subjects that you are clearly uninformed about.
ajenn17
Just because you didn't have friends over before, doesn't mean you won't have them over later. Yes, this does seem to amaze some people.
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Shirley Hour
Contrary to popular belief, the older you get, the chances greatly increase for you to become less intellectual.  The only thing that makes up for this is experience, and sometimes, even that doesn't help.

Note:  Usually discovered during those moments you happen to listen in on a stranger's conversation and try not to raise your eyebrows and say:
ajenn17
It's a good thing to point out mistakes of groups that you care about. BUT, please don't point them out in such a negative way. When criticizing someone, be sure you have some credibility and that your criticism is flawless or it will not be taken seriously.
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Shirley Hour
Whenever you know multiple people with the same name, be sure that you know who you are talking to.  Otherwise, you are going to feel rather stupid later on.
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ajenn17
When talking on your cell phone and you can't hear what the other person is saying, saying "Yes, oh really?" does not always answer their question...Sometimes it gives away that you are not listening to them or the fact that the signal is bad. In this case, just be annoying and ask them repeatedly what they said.
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Shirley Hour
Always double check your work, especially work involving words.  Otherwise, you may have some amusing typos, especially those that are homophones!
ajenn17
When a friend tells you to go to a remote island to "film" something and the props they bring are rocks, be wary!! You don't want to be the next "missing person" victim.
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Shirley Hour
Never ever take family or friends for granted.  If you do, one day, you'll find yourself missing them.