Random Lessons I Have Learned Lately

There's a lot that I want to say, but my mind is spinning though a thousand subjects at once so I'm gonna brain-dump on this entry.

• If the moment is perfect, than take the leap. If you find yourself slow dancing in the moonlight with an incredible human, to the perfect song, with your foreheads mashed together, just kiss.  Just do it.
• Learn to forgive. Learn to apologize.  Often times you'll have to do both at the same time, so just learn to do both.
• First impressions are often wrong.  That douchy frat-bro is actually really funny, and we're friends now... I was wrong.
• Ask for what you want.  If you want to go dancing, ask to go dancing.  If you want to watch your favorite movie with one of your favorite people, ask to do that. There's no harm in asking.
• Conversely, respect when people say no.  Your friend doesn't want to audition with you for that musical.  Then respect that, and don't push her.
• Look for the good in other people, and then TELL them what you see that you like.  If his smile makes you happy every time you see it, tell him. 
• Don't be afraid to do the unfamiliar.  My best friend and I went to a Presbyterian church this Sunday, and we loved it, and the people were incredibly nice.  It was a first for both of us, but we loved it.
• Be honest with your friends.  When you end up at a dinner with that one friend who knows everything about you, and a bunch of strangers, you and your friend can talk about how cute one of the guys was after the dinner.
• Spend time reaching out to people you love.  Everyone needs to know that they are valued, so why not be someone who helps other people realize that.
• I have the greatest family. They were nice, a little guarded, but overall nice when I brought home a guy to Easter dinner.  I was pleased and impressed by them.
• Be willing to hear what your friends have to say when a relationship is starting, and listen to them. Most of the time they've got your best interest at heart, without the hormones going.  They'll tell you if what they see is good and bad.  I've heard both now.