Useless advise of the interspective kind

[pinksonia]

I watched this today

and liked the idea, but I don't Vlog (and try to avoid saying that word 'cause really?!), so I thought I would adapt to for the lj. And by adapt it I mean the not terribly intensive typing my answers out.

1. While learning to drive get dad to show you how to turn the head lights on. Also remember that all parking lots have a speed limit of 15 mph and you're expected to be at that speed as soon as you roll it. If you remember these two things you'll pass your driving test on the first time and avoid driving insecurities that stretch on for years.
2. Senior year, drop French and take Theater II instead. Madam Shaw doesn't have a lesson plan for that year of french, so you will spend a whole semester memorizing the location and history of various landmarks in Paris. It's not worth is. If you take theater II you'll get to be in the English class with the Spontaneous Combustion joke -- trust me it's worth it.
3. You're thinking of going to University in the UK. Don't let Dad's co-workers talk you out of it. You are plenty advanced and have the required self discipline. You don't have to decide to go, but apply and get all the facts instead of being scared off by people who don't really know you because of some American stereotypes. Oh, and if you don't know what to study (and you wont) take a look at Archaeology.
4. Go get some plastic, black or tortoise colored glasses. They will fit your face better and you will love them. Plus in few years someone will call them "brainy specs" and it will be the coolest thing ever.
5. Own your nerdiness.  It's not going to go away. Get Karen to go to a con with you, oh and while you're at it borrow her X-men comics. Also, go to the library and borrow some tapes from this series called "Doctor Who." Dad will make fun of it, but give it a chance.
6. Start eating less meat. Lauren is a horrible example of the vegetarian lifestyle, (feel free to eat actual vegetables and not subsist on cheese and crackers) and ten years on you still wont care about the plight of the chicken, but this is the best thing you can do for the environment.
7. If you still end up at Tulane after listening to #3 drop the Chem major do Math instead. I know you hate it now, but Mr. Sheron will work wonders on your self confidence and by 2002 you will love Math. No really! You get a 100 on the Calc II Taylor Series test that year. Your professor will ask you to be a Math major -- say yes.
8. Also that year, In choir there will be a girl in the Soprano section with braids and short-alls. You'll think she'll look like someone you could be friends with, and you'll be right. Say hi -- she likes Trivial Pursuit as much as you do.
9. Learn to talk to professors -- even if you don't have a question (and you never will -- It doesn't really get any harder). Saying "I'm supposed to get to know you but I don't really have anything to say" is probably not the best way but it will work at least once.
10. Have Fun. Dad will ask you about it each week and he's right. You are too serious. It doesn't have to be everyone else's idea of fun, but seek it out anyway.