Twenty-Three

The countdown has begun.

I’m gonna be 23 years old in 2 months and 9 days. (Not that I’m counting, of course.) For those who care, 18th June Baby! For those who don’t, you’re dead to me. In ‘honor’ of my oh-so-estimable 22 years, I present to you –

23 Things I Learned In Life

1. When a guy says he likes you, ‘why?’ is not the appropriate sophisticated response. [still learning]
2. That one-year old murukku that you found in a rusty old tin while moving house? It will not taste good. [Age 16. So it took me a while. Bite me.]
3. Always keep spare shoes in the car. Especially if you plan to wear pointy high-heeled black boots. [Age 22]
4. Giant t-shirts and collared shirts are not feminine. [Age 18]
5. Don’t wear socks for at least an hour after you paint your toenails [Age 13]
6. It takes at least 4 pins to be comfortable in a sari. [Age 15]
7. Never sleep with your hair wet. You’ll have bad hair for a year. [Age 16]
8. Making funny faces at the camera is an awesome way to camouflage your un-photogenic-ness. [Age 11?]
9. Veggies are friends not foes. Well… unless they’re French Peas. (See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_VeggieTales_characters#The_French_Peas) [Age 23. Hmph!]
10. Movies based on books are almost NEVER as good as the books.
[Age 11. Movie–Ivanhoe]
11. Not everyone you meet likes you. Bummer. [All through college]
12. Teletubbies are creepy. [Age 14]
13. Brand new ballet shoes hurt like hell. But wear them a couple of times and they become the comfiest shoes ever. [Age 21]
14. Sneakers are always comfy. [Age 2]
15. The world doesn’t owe you any favors. Complaining about how the world is unfair is not going to help anyone. [Still learning]
16. Power is fun. Sure it corrupts but it's still fun. [Age 17]
17. Questions like ‘What are your feelings on vegetables?’ are not good ice breakers. [Age 19]
18. Just because someone calls themselves your friend, does not mean that they are. [Age 20]
19. PMS is the world’s best excuse for anything. [Age 15]
20. Tom and Jerry cartoons rule. [Age 3]
21. When something bothers you, find a way to fix it. If there is no possible way to fix it, deal with it. Whining is never helpful. [Still learning]
22. Developing a thick skin is vital if you drive in Bangalore. Because you will get yelled at, cursed, and THOOO-ified on. Especially if you drive like I do. [Age 20]
23. It’s dark and scary at 5:30 in the morning. Which is why I never wake up before 7. [Age 12]