happy birthday Mike H

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I going to milk this birthday thing and go on a little rant!

In my years I have attained a lot of experiences, so here are a few lessons I'd like to share.

Quitting smoking is harder than starting, but not as hard as your think. I did it after 18 years of smoking. If I can do it anybody can because I thoroughly enjoyed it.

If you are still in school, heres something for ya. When I sat in the front row, my grades went up a full grade level. I think because I could not fall asleep and because the teachers got to know who I was. That alone is worth a full letter grade increase.

If you are in a university, recognize bad professors and drop the class early. You will be glad you did. I suffered a D and an F in school because I ignored the warning signs. Some of them are obvious, "If you thought this class was going to be easy, well then...." drop it! Other signs are more subtle, like when I began to realise that a highly regarded professor was showing symptoms of dementia! No kidding!

If you are single, use birth control! Or abstain, if that is in accordance with your beliefs. The alternative is very scary, regardless of your personal beliefs. We waited until 8 years into our marriage before taking the plunge into kids and it was still scary.

Oh yeah, and of course, save money, burn more calaries than you consume, go on a brisk walk every day, have a pet, take care of your teeth, etc...

And, obviously, Have fun! Especially while driving your R/Cs!

GREAT post! happy birthday man!