Life serves as a profound teacher, imparting lessons that shape our understanding of the world. Over the last four decades, I have encountered numerous experiences that have challenged my beliefs and provided valuable insights. These lessons range from deeply significant events like coping with the death of a parent and navigating the complexities of menopause at 38, to lighter realizations about everyday life. Below are 40 observations I have gathered throughout my journey:
- You truly master swearing during menopause.
- Pigs can indeed fly—unless you’ve never boarded a plane.
- Always confirm the availability of toilet paper before seating yourself.
- Avoid wearing eyeliner when going to bed.
- Cabotage* has nothing to do with sabotaging with vegetables.
- Women retain the hope that others will celebrate their birthdays—regardless of age.
- Don’t torment yourself with negative thoughts.
- Stash change in places your partner cannot easily find.
- Ice cream does not surpass love, and chocolate pales in comparison to intimacy.
- Refrain from telling your best friend that their diet isn’t effective.
- Sneeze while consuming crackers, and you’ll make a mess.
- While not everyone possesses a photographic memory, many do have smartphones.
- Some mysteries are best left unsolved.
- Math can underscore our humanity, especially in online situations.
- Honesty simplifies life—you won’t need to second-guess.
- Sometimes you’re the bug; other times, you’re the windshield.
- Impulsiveness isn’t always the best approach.
- Prunes can lead to regrettable outcomes.
- Don’t let your experiences serve merely as cautionary tales.
- Some individuals have truly hit the jackpot in life.
- Depression is not simply a lack of enthusiasm; it’s more complex.
- Always wear appropriate underwear under light-colored shorts.
- We spend a significant portion of our lives dreading Mondays.
- Only plant pumpkins if you have a supportive circle of friends.
- Nudiustertian** has no relation to extraterrestrial nudists.
- If love is blind, marriage can be an eye-opening experience.
- By the time the third bottle of wine is gone, memories fade.
- Exercise caution while using a gear stick.
- Sometimes the princess can be the true villain.
- Contemplating a treadmill differs greatly from purchasing one.
- The phenomenon of sexual starvation is authentic.
- A remote is not suitable for storing depleted batteries.
- Brain lapses are indeed a reality.
- Winning a Nobel Prize for absurdity may not be the peak of success.
- Getting locked out in pajamas during extreme cold isn’t as amusing as it sounds.
- Instead of complaining about errors, focus on learning from them.
- The nine scariest words are: “I’m from the government, and I’m here to help.”
- Tittynope*** pertains to leftover small quantities, not anatomy.
- Women can also undergo rectal examinations.
- My learning journey is far from over!
*Cabotage refers to a country’s exclusive rights to manage air traffic within its borders.
**Nudiustertian means the day before yesterday.
***Tittynope refers to a small leftover quantity of something.
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In summary, the lessons learned over 40 years encompass a blend of profound and trivial insights, ultimately shaping our understanding of life and relationships.