Listening to my parents for adult advice was the biggest mistake that I ever made. My mom married young and never really experienced all that is out there in life. I married young the first time, listening to her advice. Big mistake there.
Mom did what worked for her but it didn't work all that well for me. My dad wasn't a skilled laborer and left most around the house projects up to my mom or his dad. Yes, my mom can hang wall paper and make her own paste. She can re-upholster and refinish wood too. I did learn those skills from her.
The great thing about making mistakes is that I have, hopefully, learned to not make the same one twice. Oh and I've definitely learned a lot from the mistakes that I have made.
1) I've learned to keep my mouth shut and listen because even though I am probably right there is always that bit of doubt.
2) If it isn't broke don't fix it. If you don't have the knowledge or free flowing money just leave it alone already. I knew one guy that was nicknamed the "golden screwdriver" for a good reason. The guy thought he could make anything that was in working order work better. He ended up breaking the item every time.
3) Just because you went to college doesn't mean you know everything. Wait a minute I paid good money for that education, what do you mean I don't know everything? See #1. Keep your mouth shut.
This post is inspired by Getting Married and Other Mistakes by Barbara Slate. This graphic novel offers a raw, yet humorous look at what happens to Jo after a surprise divorce. Join From Left to Write on Thursday, June 28 as we discuss Getting Married and Other Mistakes by Barbara Slate. I received a review copy of the and all opinions are my own.
Phew! Glad this was a book title and not your own thoughts... I was worried!
ReplyDeleteMeh, I think I'll keep this husband. After all, he did fix my washing machine in his spare time.
DeleteThis sounds so interesting. I'll have to check this out!
ReplyDeleteEasy read and poignant reminder of what was part of my young adult life too.
DeleteHa. Very funny and very true!! I have definitely learned that sometimes its better to keep my mouth shut and let my husband be wrong (and sometimes not!). LOL
ReplyDeleteI think that we look smarter when we keep our mouth shut and let them ramble on. Just smile.
DeleteI wish I could learn the whole "keep your mouth shut" lesson. I'm getting better than I was five years ago, but I still have a very long way to go. Valuable lesson!
ReplyDeleteI still need glue, duct tape, and chewing gum to keep mine closed when hot issues crop up.
DeleteI'm pushing 65 and STILL have not learned to keep my mouth shut! Ok, that's not fair---I have learned the art of keeping it shut in some situations, just not ALL.
ReplyDeleteBren, I've gotten better about keeping my mouth shut, but my friends know that I can be pretty blunt! We've made it this far, so I think we'll be ok!
DeleteI'm with Bren in that it is an "art" and I'm still learning.
DeleteUmmm...guess I should work harder at keeping my mouth shut. Promise it wasn't the end of marriage the first. And it won't end this one either.
ReplyDeleteIts something that I in particular have to work at daily though I've learned the basics of the art form. Practice Practice Practice
Deletelove it! this sounds like a great book :-)
ReplyDeleteIts a fun book to read.
DeleteI'd definitely sign up to read your follow up graphic novel (;
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