I can’t think of a time in my life when I was considered to be “well-behaved.”. ”.
I’ve always loved to get myself into trouble, even when it’s not necessary.
I’ll explain: From the time I was 14 years old until I was 21, I was every mother’s worst nightmare.
Now that I’m an adult, a mother, and a responsible human being, I can admit it.
But even now, it’s a hard lesson to learn, especially given that my mother actually did teach me better. That was a different story, though, when I began to listen to her.
I skipped class and engaged in alcohol and psychedelic drug testing.
My family and the people I considered my friends thought I was a ungrateful brat.
I couldn’t stay in a relationship for more than six months, so I kept switching boyfriends.
Even though I had a job, it was difficult for me to do my best work because I would frequently arrive at work groggy or otherwise impaired from the previous evening.
I was later expelled from college for skipping class, and I went back home ashamed and even more convinced that my life was not supposed to be like that.
I can’t say I completely regret anything, despite how awful those awkward years were and what a nightmare of a person I was.
I wouldn’t be who I am today without the unfortunate things I’ve done and errors I’ve made.
I wouldn’t be who I am without all of my mistakes and stupid actions.
I wouldn’t say I’m a pillar of my community, but I do raise my kids, adore my husband, and can fool most of you into thinking I’m a semi-respectable person. Well, at least occasionally.
Ten revelations from a former wild child are listed below:.
1.
Life is not just about having fun.
This is probably not what most people want to hear, but it’s the truth. You cannot just party nonstop if you want to succeed.
This lesson cost me dearly because I had to return home after being expelled from college after only one semester.
I could not bear how my small town and my family felt about me.
In the end, all the lost tuition money and fees I incurred from being too preoccupied to study were not worth it.
Mommy and Daddy won’t be able to support you indefinitely, so you’ll need to find a job, pay your bills, and support yourself in the world after the madness.
Organizing your academic affairs is probably a good idea. (Except for trust fund babies who can afford to party for a living, this is all true. If so, may I be you?
2.
True friends aren’t strictly “party” friends.
You are familiar with the ones I mean. They are the friends who are always free to go out and party but are never free to engage in real-life adult activities.
You will lose contact with those friends over time; they are only there for your convenience.
They can act as your go-to person or assist you in picking up bar patrons.
Both your wedding and the birth of your children will be without them.
They will only be in the club in your mind, nowhere else.
It won’t last because it isn’t real. Your friendship will probably end as soon as you stop drinking.
3.
Not cute: looking sloppy and inebriated.
No matter how much time you spend getting ready or how much your outfit cost, if you end up being the sloppy, inebriated friend, you’ve already identified yourself as the mess.
Your friends won’t want to go out with you, and you’ll stop yourself from meeting new people and forming friendships.
A fall-down mess is also not something either a man or a woman finds attractive.
Going out and having a good time is cool, but acting like a total slob is never okay. Just refrain.
4.
It won’t look good on your resume if you’re a beer bonger.
The ability to double-bong a Natty Ice may be mildly cool or even impressive, but it won’t help you land a job.
5.
Being in trouble costs a lot of money.
You might believe that the one time you get behind the wheel after perhaps having one too many bourbons you won’t be caught.
But reconsider.
Attorney fees, alcohol education classes, and (depending on your criminal history) home detention or participation in a program that involves drug and alcohol testing will all add up to about $10,000 if you get a DUI.
While I’ve never been involved in a DUI, many of my friends have, and it almost cost them their lives.
If it tells you anything, one even started stripping to pay the fees.
Fortunately, the only things I’ve ever received were a few rather pricey speeding tickets and a driving school attendance.
