Twenty-six
I didn't realise how much older 26 would feel till filling in some forms recently, I had to check the next age bracket.
Thinking back on the last year, I can't say I've learned many life-altering, earth-shattering truths. But to distill what's stayed with me:- Don't be with someone just because you think their occupation is cool. (Yes. Not everybody needs to learn this the hard way.)
- People don't change except for going through hellfire and back—and do you really want to go through that with them too?
- Comm—wait for it...unicate.
- "If you are patient in one moment of anger, you will escape a hundred days of sorrow." (I'm still trying to internalise this one, but going by demonstration, it's a worthwhile one to aim for. Also, the Internet says this is a Chinese proverb. Can anyone verify this?)
- Nobody will be in the office when you are early.
- Everybody will be when you are late.
