04-13-2009, 10:49 AM
Dear 17 Year Old Potthole,
Hi, it's me, your future self. I want to take this chance to give you a few pointers that should help you out over the next few years.
First-- within a year you're going to be in the market for a new car, as your little brother will be getting his liscense, and thus inheriting the POS you drive now. That wierd guy you work with, John, will offer you his convertable with the kickin' sound system. It's a nice car, for sure, but don't waste your money on it-- you don't know it now, but Lebaron's don't have the best track record when it comes to transmissions.
Second-- don't bother dating that friend of Jeff's girlfriend. She's slightly nuts, and it'll keep you from opening up a whole can of worms when it comes to a future relationship. Oh yeah, this gross bitch also will think it's funny one day to come up and fart on you while you're watching TV, so save yourself now.
Third-- know how you've always sort of enjoyed photography? Screw the video classes you're signed up for next year. Drop those and sign up for photography. Save up some money from your crappy job (yes, it seems fun now, but give it a year or two), and invest in some nice starter camera equipment.
Finally-- don't believe what you've been told thus far about alcohol. Drinking a beer now and then won't be the end of you. You'll be going to Germany in a year, and don't be afraid to try some beer. Yes, you'll have a little bit, but for goodness sakes, you're going to be taking a tour of a brewery, where you are offered up to four freebies. Drink them.
Hi, it's me, your future self. I want to take this chance to give you a few pointers that should help you out over the next few years.
First-- within a year you're going to be in the market for a new car, as your little brother will be getting his liscense, and thus inheriting the POS you drive now. That wierd guy you work with, John, will offer you his convertable with the kickin' sound system. It's a nice car, for sure, but don't waste your money on it-- you don't know it now, but Lebaron's don't have the best track record when it comes to transmissions.
Second-- don't bother dating that friend of Jeff's girlfriend. She's slightly nuts, and it'll keep you from opening up a whole can of worms when it comes to a future relationship. Oh yeah, this gross bitch also will think it's funny one day to come up and fart on you while you're watching TV, so save yourself now.
Third-- know how you've always sort of enjoyed photography? Screw the video classes you're signed up for next year. Drop those and sign up for photography. Save up some money from your crappy job (yes, it seems fun now, but give it a year or two), and invest in some nice starter camera equipment.
Finally-- don't believe what you've been told thus far about alcohol. Drinking a beer now and then won't be the end of you. You'll be going to Germany in a year, and don't be afraid to try some beer. Yes, you'll have a little bit, but for goodness sakes, you're going to be taking a tour of a brewery, where you are offered up to four freebies. Drink them.