On September 1st 2012 I will turn 21 years old.
As well as scaring me half to death, the prospect of adulthood has lead me to contemplate the things I have learnt during the last 20 years 7 months and 29 days.
It has also brought me to the conclusion that since my Hogwarts acception letter is now nearly 10 years late, it probably isn't coming.
To mark the occasion, I have compiled a list of the Top Ten "Things I have learnt in the past 20 years 7 months and 29 days."
10)
As a rule, non aquatic animals do not like water.
This lesson was learnt as a result of trying to bath many a dog/cat/budgie.
9)
Primark shoes fall apart.
This lesson was learnt many years ago but is still ignored to this day
8)
As a rule, technology does not like water.
This lesson was learnt through the deaths of several cameras, iPods and mobile phones.
7)
Children don't care if you've had a crappy day
Especially children that just want to buy some new school shoes and leave as quickly as they possibly can.
6)
If something seems too good to be true, it probably is.
Self explanatory.
5)
If you spread yourself thinly, you'll wear out quickly.
You can't please everyone, something's got to give. Sometimes a day doing nothing in your pyjamas eating inexcusable numbers of chocolate digesteves is not only wonderful. It is also necessary to avoid a nervous breakdown.
4)
Don't leave work until the last minute
This rule was learnt the hard way and is ignored constantly. And currently.
3)
My room is only ever tidy when I have something more important to be doing.
For example, with an exam in 3 days, a 6000 word report and a dissertation proposal due, my room is the tidiest it has been in years.
2)
I will never ever be good with money.
Being broke is a constant problem for me and probably always will be regardless of how much I get paid.
and most prominently
1)
The video of the pug in the toilet will never ever stop being funny.
Behold!
Behold!
That will do for now...
