What I have Learned

In the end, all you have is your family, friends and memories.

Death is the great equalizer.

The eyes are indeed the window to the soul. Your eyes give away every emotion that you have.

Once you have a child, they ALWAYS come first. Everything you want or need falls to the wayside.

Appreciate what you have while you have it.

Tomorrow is never promised today.

Tell the people you love how you feel about them as often as you can.

Assholes are generally unhappy with their lives. That's why they try to make everyone else's miserable.

People that harbor a guilty conscious will be the first to point their finger.

You can't control anyone but yourself. And sometimes that's damn near impossible.

Patience is indeed a virtue.

Variety is indeed the spice of life. Well, one of the spices. Variety is paprika.

Most dogs just bark. Rarely will they bite. And if they do, bite back.

Living in your own head for too long will make you crazy.

Once you are crazy..it is hard to come back to an even keel. But it can be done.

Don't be afraid to take risks.

Don't be afraid to be the only one dancing. If you dance..other people will follow soon after.

There is no shame in cutting your losses.

Always voice your opinion, even if it is clearly unpopular.

Stand up for what you think is right. Don't be a pussy.

Say what you mean. Mean what you say.

Every once and awhile, do something good for someone else. Anonymously.

Happiness can come in many forms. A belt-fed weapon is one of them.

Don't take your momma for granted. Or anyone for that matter.

People who lie constantly have low self esteem.

When it comes to cops, admit NOTHING.

In the same spirit..it's not stealing..its acquiring.

Family comes in many forms.

Know when to leave it alone.

Know when to push it further.

Sometimes people need to be punched in the face.

Sometimes all they need is a hug.

Know that everything you give will be everything you get, good or bad.

Friends help you move. Good friends help you move bodies:)

Be a big enough person to apologize when you are wrong.

Music is therapy.

Faith and prayer are awesome. The power of the human mind is amazing.

Religion causes the majority of the worlds problems.

Money goes hand in hand with religion.

Most people are afraid to make waves.

Being politically correct takes the fun out of everything.

Boars, Badgers, and Hyenas are the devils work. No, seriously. They will eat your face and not feel bad about it.

If you hear someone say "hey, watch this" followed by "hold my beer" know that something entertaining
and most likely dangerous will be happening very shortly.

A brush with death will bring you closer to life.

Compound fractures make me do the heebie jeebie dance.

Loyalty is a major thing.

You will never make *everyone* happy.

You will never love anyone the way you love your children.

Never ever trust a tweeker.

Always be mindful of your surroundings.