Is it a real shocker how I measure a year?
Betcha never would’ve guessed it, but I measure a year in relationships. This year has been a great year I’ve made so many friends, lost them, gotten stronger with some, and never spoke to some again. I’ve learned a lot about people, and journalism, but mostly about me.
So here’s my list of what I’ve learned this year. I’m ready to tackle 2012 , with a whole lot more to learn.
2 2. Don’t deny yourself hanging out with some people just because you’re in a relationship. If you have friends who are the opposite sex, hang out with them, sometimes they make the best ones.
3.Be upfront to people. For me, they should know that I’m kind of nutty.
4. Stand by your convictions. Don’t agree with everyone if they’re wrong. Or if you think they’re wrong. Someone will see your greatness, even if it is only you.
5. It’s ok to cry.
6. It isn’t always easy studing journalism. Sometimes you just come back with shit. It’s your job to make it fantastic with or without good content.
7. I’ve given people a chance. I’ve learned that some of the strangest people become your best friends.
8. Losing friends sucks, no matter which way you swing it.
9. People are people no matter what their age. It hurts a 40-year old man as much as 14 year-old girl if you talk about them behind their backs.
10. Everyone is insecure.
11. Sometimes, unpredictable things happen. It’s easy to be a pessimist about them, but being an optimist just saves so much energy.
12. Put everything you have into everything you do.
13. I’m actually pretty good at guitar.
14. Never give up on your dreams. Dreaming keeps me sane. It may take you to be 90 years old before you achieve them, but don’t ever give up on them.
15. War can end.
16. I idolize my peers, more than famous people.
17. Sometimes you just wake up feelin’ like P-Diddy.
18. Music should evoke emotion. Even if there are no lyrics. It can do that you know.
19. Be honest with yourself. “Hi, how are you?” “confused, silly, annoyed, angry, happy.”
20. Try to learn everything, because you’re not too good to learn something. You can only improve. It can only help.
21. New York City is so cool. I could see myself in New York. Actually, it’s the only place I see myself.
22. Sometimes, you just need to have an intelligent conversation.
23. Spending a long day in the city, will probably allow you to know more about your friends, then you ever wanted to.
24. It doesn’t matter how old you are, you can always learn.
25. It doesn’t matter how you get there or how long it takes you, but that you get there eventually.
