Don't listen to this old person... Or do.. idgaf (better?)

NYCGP · 09-22-2011, 09:50 AM

Written by Regina B., 90 years old, of the Plain Dealer, Cleveland , Ohio .
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"To celebrate growing older, I once wrote the 45 lessons life taught me. It is the most requested column I've ever written.

My odometer rolled over to 90 in August, so here is the column once more:

1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.

2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.

3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.

4. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends and parents will. Stay in touch.

5. Pay off your credit cards every month.

6. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.

7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.

8. It's OK to get angry with God. He can take it.

9. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck.

10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.

11. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.

12. It's OK to let your children see you cry.

13. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.

14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.

15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don't worry; God never blinks.

16. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.

17. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.

18. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.

19. It's never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is up to you and no one else.

20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer.

21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special.

22. Over prepare, then go with the flow.

23. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.

24. The most important sex organ is the brain.

25. No one is in charge of your happiness but you.

26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words 'In five years, will this matter?'

27. Always choose life.

28. Forgive everyone everything.

29. What other people think of you is none of your business.

30. Time heals almost everything. Give time time.

31. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.

32. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.

33. Believe in miracles.

34. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn't do.

35. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.

36. Growing old beats the alternative -- dying young.

37. Your children get only one childhood.

38. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.

39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.

40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back.

41. Envy is a waste of time.. You already have all you need.

42. The best is yet to come....

43. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.

44. Yield.

45. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift."

M3Bahn · 09-22-2011, 10:00 AM

Your posts are much better with a grouchy tone.

Quick6EF · 09-22-2011, 10:06 AM

Skeptical these are all from this woman; Ive read a lot of these before. Still good collection of quotes.

Wakka · 09-22-2011, 10:09 AM

wow vince when did you turn bitch on us?

M3Bahn · 09-22-2011, 10:11 AM

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wow vince when did you turn bitch on us?

Don't upset him, he's in a sensitive mood today.

Must be ovulating.

NYCGP · 09-22-2011, 10:31 AM

No way! I am in a great mood! Woke up at 5:45.. Got ready and had breakfast at this new diner that opened up on the corner in my building. No bad phone calls, no stress. Today is a good day.

Wakka · 09-22-2011, 10:33 AM

plus avicii tickets go online in a little bit.

NYCGP · 09-22-2011, 10:37 AM

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plus avicii tickets go online in a little bit.

yeah.. I am pumped! Gonna buy as many as I can get my hands on. These things are gonna be worth a FORTUNE.

Wakka · 09-22-2011, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by NYCGP

yeah.. I am pumped! Gonna buy as many as I can get my hands on. These things are gonna be worth a FORTUNE.

lmfao i think im just gonna buy one. but yea what do you think the price is going to be?

im hopin around 40. that'd make my day. Also where do you think its going to be at?

jpsum · 09-22-2011, 10:40 AM

It was my b-day yesterday, felt like an old fart.

The "Growing old beats the alternative -- dying young." quote hits home. Thanks.

M3Bahn · 09-22-2011, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by NYCGP

No way! I am in a great mood! Woke up at 5:45.. Got ready and had breakfast at this new diner that opened up on the corner in my building. No bad phone calls, no stress. Today is a good day.

^^
Must be back with the ex-floridian.

NYCGP · 09-22-2011, 10:50 AM

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^^
Must be back with the ex-floridian.

Fuck her! I just ended a real short relationship a couple days ago and got some new puss last night. Today is a good day.

M3Bahn · 09-22-2011, 10:53 AM

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Fuck her! I just ended a real short relationship a couple days ago and got some new puss last night. Today is a good day.

HA! I figured you got some, glad it was new and not the old!

Blake · 09-22-2011, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by NYCGP

No way! I am in a great mood! Woke up at 5:45.. Got ready and had breakfast at this new diner that opened up on the corner in my building. No bad phone calls, no stress. Today is a good day.

i'm sure life will figure out a good way to shit all over you before the day is done.

NYCGP · 09-22-2011, 11:14 AM

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i'm sure life will figure out a good way to shit all over you before the day is done.

Right on time! Just got a call that one of my employees tried to steal an AC unit with my pick-up truck when he was sent to pick up parts. They have decided to confiscate the vehicle since it was being used to commit a crime. They said I won't be able to get it back until Monday.

I have been trying to fire this guy for 3 months. The union has been protecting him. Don't think they can justify this one. So, I am without my truck until Monday but I got rid of one of the worst employees in my company! Good with the bad.

Blake · 09-22-2011, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by NYCGP

Right on time! Just got a call that one of my employees tried to steal an AC unit with my pick-up truck when he was sent to pick up parts. They have decided to confiscate the vehicle since it was being used to commit a crime. They said I won't be able to get it back until Monday.

I have been trying to fire this guy for 3 months. The union has been protecting him. Don't think they can justify this one. So, I am without my truck until Monday but I got rid of one of the worst employees in my company! Good with the bad.

well you can drive Jan 2012 until monday

Gregxi · 09-22-2011, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by NYCGP

Right on time! Just got a call that one of my employees tried to steal an AC unit with my pick-up truck when he was sent to pick up parts. They have decided to confiscate the vehicle since it was being used to commit a crime. They said I won't be able to get it back until Monday.

I have been trying to fire this guy for 3 months. The union has been protecting him. Don't think they can justify this one. So, I am without my truck until Monday but I got rid of one of the worst employees in my company! Good with the bad.

I could not own a company where I had to employ union employees. It would drive me fucking crazy

Kroy · 09-22-2011, 12:14 PM

19 and 37 are contradictory

MontegoblueE92 · 09-22-2011, 12:44 PM

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19 and 37 are contradictory

Is that so? Didn't realize you and your child were the same person.

09-22-2011, 09:50 AM	#1
NYCGP WTF are you looking at? 257 Rep 1,560 Posts Drives: Bandwagon Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Jungle iTrader: (0)	Don't listen to this old person... Or do.. idgaf (better?) Written by Regina B., 90 years old, of the Plain Dealer, Cleveland , Ohio . ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "To celebrate growing older, I once wrote the 45 lessons life taught me. It is the most requested column I've ever written. My odometer rolled over to 90 in August, so here is the column once more: 1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good. 2. When in doubt, just take the next small step. 3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. 4. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends and parents will. Stay in touch. 5. Pay off your credit cards every month. 6. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree. 7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone. 8. It's OK to get angry with God. He can take it. 9. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck. 10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile. 11. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present. 12. It's OK to let your children see you cry. 13. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about. 14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it. 15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don't worry; God never blinks. 16. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind. 17. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful. 18. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger. 19. It's never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is up to you and no one else. 20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer. 21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special. 22. Over prepare, then go with the flow. 23. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple. 24. The most important sex organ is the brain. 25. No one is in charge of your happiness but you. 26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words 'In five years, will this matter?' 27. Always choose life. 28. Forgive everyone everything. 29. What other people think of you is none of your business. 30. Time heals almost everything. Give time time. 31. However good or bad a situation is, it will change. 32. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does. 33. Believe in miracles. 34. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn't do. 35. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now. 36. Growing old beats the alternative -- dying young. 37. Your children get only one childhood. 38. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved. 39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere. 40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back. 41. Envy is a waste of time.. You already have all you need. 42. The best is yet to come.... 43. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up. 44. Yield. 45. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift." __________________ "It is better to be hated for what you are than loved for what you are not." -André Gide Last edited by NYCGP; 09-22-2011 at 10:04 AM..
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M3Bahn Lieutenant 335 Rep 483 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: ATL iTrader: (0)	Your posts are much better with a grouchy tone. __________________ The journey is the reward.
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Quick6EF Lieutenant 93 Rep 489 Posts Drives: E92 Space Gray Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	Skeptical these are all from this woman; Ive read a lot of these before. Still good collection of quotes. __________________
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NYCGP WTF are you looking at? 257 Rep 1,560 Posts Drives: Bandwagon Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Jungle iTrader: (0)	No way! I am in a great mood! Woke up at 5:45.. Got ready and had breakfast at this new diner that opened up on the corner in my building. No bad phone calls, no stress. Today is a good day. __________________ "It is better to be hated for what you are than loved for what you are not." -André Gide
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jpsum Major 288 Rep 1,088 Posts Drives: 2010 TSX Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New Haven area iTrader: (4)	It was my b-day yesterday, felt like an old fart. The "Growing old beats the alternative -- dying young." quote hits home. Thanks.
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Kroy Brigadier General 177 Rep 3,032 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (1)	19 and 37 are contradictory
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