If I’ve Learned Anything…

 
• I’ve learned that you can’t change people and shouldn’t try to.
• I’ve learned that when people say they’ve got baggage, give it time and you’ll live through it.
• I’ve learned that stability is a good enough quality in a person.
• I’ve learned that it’s amazing how much simple gestures of affection can do for people.
• I’ve learned that nothing is as easy at it appears on TV, in a magazine, or live in front of your eyes.
• I’ve learned that being a natural only goes so far.
• I’ve learned that the little things you find cute that you have in common will only get you so far.
• I’ve learned that passion is not the same as love.
• I’ve learned that your winning someone over doesn’t make him or her win you over.
• I’ve learned that there doesn’t have to be magic in the beginning.
• I’ve learned that when you give it all you’re not always going to get it all back.
• I’ve learned that when you do get it all back it is worth it.
• I’ve learned that sometimes sleep just has to come last.
• I’ve learned that sometimes it’s the thrill of the chase…and nothing more.
• I’ve learned that love can go as far as all the dreamers make it out to be.
• I’ve learned that time is not the only gauge of love, but it damn well better play a factor.
• I’ve learned that sometimes a kiss is just a kiss.
• I’ve learned that understanding of reciprocity is one of the least understood and most sought after qualities in relationships.
• I’ve learned that no matter how many dances you learn you still can’t dance to everything.
• I’ve learned that you don’t need to know any dances to be able to dance to everything.
• I’ve learned that no matter how much you know someone you can’t understand them: a year can fit on one page and a single day can fill an epic.
• I’ve learned that smiling at someone in the street can have surprisingly good results.
• I’ve learned that there’s no need to rush.
• I’ve learned that everyone’s a hypocrite sometimes.
• I’ve learned that great friends from the past aren’t necessarily friends in the present.
• I’ve learned that if you’re bored you’re forgetting something or someone.
• I’ve learned that one hundred things done right can be forgotten by one thing done wrong.
• I’ve learned that the bigger person isn’t always the right person.
• I’ve learned that everybody needs to know how to drive a stick shift.
• I’ve learned that everyone will have to iron one day.
• I’ve learned that everyone needs at least one nice preppy outfit.
• I’ve learned that you should wear a belt if you’re tucking your shirt in.
• I’ve learned that expensive things will brake, too.
• I’ve learned that just because someone isn’t your age doesn’t mean you can’t advantage of their friendship. Befriend your professors and bosses and the little kids, etc…
• I’ve learned that music always serves its purpose.
• I’ve learned that a card is always a great idea.
• I’ve learned that new people have an appeal, but they are no immediate substitute for old ones.
• I’ve learned that when someone is all that and a bag of chips you’d better let them know.
• I’ve learned that you can never say thank you, please, or god bless you too much.
• I’ve learned that once someone is your friend it’s very hard to want something more.
• I’ve learned that everyone is a real person, regardless of their high or low stature.
• I’ve learned that anyone can make time for one more person.
• I’ve learned that everyone needs a way to escape.
• I’ve learned that old letters are meant to be reread.
• I’ve learned that your presence can mean a lot more to someone than you might think.
• I’ve learned that sometimes you’ll fail; that’s why you have other parts of your life.
• I’ve learned that everyone can be an asshole and an angel, even five minutes apart.
• I’ve learned that sometimes she will go for an asshole. Deal.
• I’ve learned that time goes a lot faster than we want it to.
• I’ve learned that carpe diem will get you into trouble, but it’s always worth it.
• I’ve learned that everyone needs to know how to give a massage.
• I’ve learned that beauty can have a strange effect on people.
• I’ve learned that sometimes you have to give in and be cliché and corny ; ).