Humor 4/3/00: Boys Wants Car & I've Learned

Hi everyone,

I had a good spring break, but school starts up again tomorrow. During
this past week and a half, I've seen quite a few movies on video and
DVD. Two that I especially recommend are "12 Angry Men" (a good
courtroom drama with good plot and dialogue), and "Iron Giant" (a fun
movie).

This week's thought provoking question is: "If you could host a dinner
party inviting any four people from history, who would you invite and
where would the party take place?"

This week's humor was forwarded by Anna Man, followed by an
inspirational piece forwarded Elaine Wong.

Enjoy!

-Josh.
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A young boy had just gotten his driving permit. He asked his father,
who was a minister, if they could discuss his use of the car.

His father said to him, "I'll make a deal with you. You bring your
grades up, study your bible a little, and get your hair cut, then we
will talk about it."

A month later the boy came back and again asked his father if they could
discuss his use of the car.

His father said, "Son, I'm real proud of you. You have brought your
grades up, you've studied your bible diligently, but you didn't get hair
cut!"

The young man waited a moment and replied, "You know dad, I've been
thinking about that. You know Samson had long hair, Moses had long hair,
Noah had long hair, and even Jesus had long hair."

His father replied, "Yes son, and they walked everywhere they went!"
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I've learned-
that you can do something in an instant
that will give you heartache for life.

I've learned-
that it's taking me a long time
to become the person I want to be.

I've learned-
that you should always leave loved ones with loving words.
It may be the last time you see them.

I've learned-
that you can keep going
long after you can't.

I've learned-
that we are responsible for what we do,
no matter how we feel.

I've learned-
that either you control your attitude
or it controls you.

I've learned-
that regardless of how hot and steamy a relationship is at first, the
passion fades
and there had better be something else to take its place.

I've learned-
that heroes are the people who do what has to be done when it needs to
be done,
regardless of the consequences.

I've learned-
that money is a lousy way of keeping score.

I've learned-
that my best friend and I can do anything
or nothing and have the best time.

I've learned-
that sometimes the people you expect to kick you when you're down
will be the ones to help you get back up.

I've learned-
that sometimes when I'm angry I have the right to be angry,
but that doesn't give me the right to be cruel.

I've learned-
that true friendship continues to grow, even over the longest distance.
Same goes for true love.

I've learned-
that just because someone doesn't love you the way you want them to
doesn't
mean they don't love you with all they have.

I've learned-
that maturity has more to do with what types of experiences you've had
and what you've learned from them
and less to do with how many birthdays you've celebrated.

I've learned-
that your family won't always be there for you.
It may seem funny, but people you aren't related to can take care of you
and love you
and teach you to trust people again.
Families aren't biological.

I've learned-
that no matter how good a friend is,
they're going to hurt you every once in a while
and you must forgive them for that.

I've learned-
that it isn't always enough to be forgiven by others.
Sometimes you have to learn to forgive yourself.

I've learned-
that no matter how bad your heart is broken
the world doesn't stop for your grief.

I've learned-
that our background and circumstances may have influenced who we are,
but we are responsible for who we become.

I've learned-
that just because two people argue, it doesn't mean they don't love each
other
And just because they don't argue, it doesn't mean they do.

I've learned-
that we don't have to change friends
if we understand that friends change.

I've learned-
that you shouldn't be so eager to find out a secret.
It could change your life forever.

I've learned-
that two people can look at the exact same thing
and see something totally different.

I've learned-
that your life can be changed in a matter of hours
by people who don't even know you.

I've learned-
that even when you think you have no more to give,
when a friend cries out to you,
you will find the strength to help.

I've learned-
that credentials on the wall
do not make you a decent human being.

I've learned-
that the people you care about most in life
are taken from you too soon.