[Echoe]

Jeez. Just making this thread is a morbid reminder of how my biological clock is ticking.

If I knew then, what I know now?

They can even be lessons learned the hard way. After all, experience is the best teacher.

What are yours?

For me...
-I would have done whatever I wanted to do and not be afraid of doing it.
-I would have focused on making myself happy rather than making other people happy by doing things I didn't want to do.
-I would've known that the only person who I need to depend on and love the most is myself.
-That NO ONE can complete me. The only person who can do that is moi.
-I wouldn't have expected so much from him...and I would've accepted him and loved him without any expectations at all and for the person he was, flaws included.
-I would enjoy kissing. Really enjoy it.
-That some things really are not worth fretting about.

[`faded]

- i would have not slacked off......
- I would have focused more on music if I knew I was getting into it =/
- I should've not get into certain situations with friends
- should've not opened up to certain people..and then bam they turn their back on you
- should've read the signs clearly

[Twilightforest]

Taken up the cello/music WAY earlier
Quit High school in yr 10
Then go study 3d animation at SAE
Make more friends
learn not to jump into things without thinking about how it could be comprehended by others and the end results.
Not listen to parents one sided arguements, they've never been right... ^ ^" (so far)
no time to spare being emo, got much better things to do...
COSPLAY!!!!
Paintball
Fly

life is full of dumb moments... its better to look foreward then it is to look back.

[jaey]

I would have picked another college to go to.
I would have been less harsh on myself.
I would have loved myself more.

Well... now it's not too late. I'm learning to let go and change my mindset of what I thought was happiness.

[Wayves]

I wouldn't have changed anything.

[coreancc]

I don't know if I would have changed much... yeah, there are things in my past that I wish weren't there... but they've made me into who I am. However, the one thing that age has brought is perspective - and I wish I could go back and give my older perspective to my younger self. As I think about it, there are many areas of perspective that have matured for me... two of the big ones are time and fear of people. Why was I so concerned what people thought of me back then? Sheesh... when I think about it now, I feel like an entirely different person. Age has brought confidence, and an independence from the opinions of others. I am much more comfortable with myself. This has led to better friendships in my life. I hold my friendships with open hands... if a friend doesn't like who or what I am, then I am confident enough to let them move on. This eliminates the superficial friendships.
Many times I would not stick to things because of my impatience - things like learning to play instruments, exercise, etc. I would think, "It's going to take that long for me to hit my goal? Man, that is forever!" Now those time spans seem so short... life is just rushing by faster and faster. Not only has my impatience disappeared, but sometimes I have to actively look for ways to make life slow down every now and then. Thus, I exercise faithfully and am starting to learn how to play an instrument again. It slows life down, gives a bit of respite from the nonstop action. Ironically enough, I had more free time back then, but didn't make good use of it because of my impatience. Now I get much more out of my time, even though I'm doing things that my younger self would have given up on because of how much time it takes, haha.

[Meenuh]

there's sooo much i would have changed. i would have been smarter haha that's for sure. made my decisions wisely and most importantly i would have actually tried to do well in highschool. i can still see some good about not doing well in highschool. i didn't go off to another college only to party ( which i'm pretty sure i would have done ) but i worked and gained experience. so most importantly i would have studied my ass off in highschool instead of sleeping all the time and not giving a damn.

[watcher]

i woulda kicked ass in business school. earn lots more money and complain that all i have in life is money. that's what i'd do

[709394]

- i wouldve treated those guys better and be more mature. but hey. no one matures without going through xperience.
- i defin. defin wouldve worked harder in college and not be stuck in this mini cooper situation.

[Yubumsuk]

I would have come to Korea at least a year, and maybe two or three years, earlier.

[sarang_ailove]

- i just wish i was stronger back then....i stood up for myself to my parents but my arguments were never strong enough so they made very unhappy decisions for me and made me feel that i wasn't good enough
- trust myself in my decisions and be on a plane to Korea right now to teach english
- not letting ppl's negative comments get to you also includes not letting your parents' negative comments discourage you

that's all i've learned for now b/c i'm still learning...

[JustUNuSUal]

- hm... studied smarter n harder
- learnt how to speak well at interviews
- stopped with the MacDonalds and KFC T.T

[alasam]

I like who I am now, so I don't think I would change anything...but maybe I would not have eaten so much if I knew how hard it was to lose it as you get older.

[fobsquad]

-smoked marijuana at an earlier age
-drank alcohol at an earlier age
-built better study/work ethics

[Irysinon]

I would've stayed away from art.
I would've chased athleticism and sports.
I would've pursued the simpleton's way of life.
I would've become superficial and snobbish.
I would've studied hard to become a cocky lawyer.
I would've become a player.
I would've been a sparkling grin of an optimist.
I would've maintained a squeaky clean image.
I would've been society's typical scoundrel.

Hahahaha.

On second thought, I would've wanted to be both the inner and outer Goth.

[soo_jin]

- I would have taken another majoring in college and not affected by other people say... but actually I enjoy it... hehehehe...
- I would have gone to college outside my country... wish I did... hehehehe...

[mz simmonz]

pertaining to school/career:
*SEEK THE ADVICE OF THOSE WHO'VE BEEN THERE BEFORE YOU AND SUCCEEDED BECAUSE YOU DON'T KNOW EVERYTHING!


pertaining to relationships:
*be smart. be strong. you really can't love another if you don't love yourself first. two halves should not make a whole..two whole people make a relationship..if not..then it will take a long, painful time for you to get yourself back.


pertaining to life? i guess:
*life really isn't fair. but there are ways to make things go in your favor. life will kick you in the butt from time to time but will give you a beat down if you don't LEARN from your mistakes.
*one of the few times it's OK to be a bit selfish is making yourself happy and fulfilled first, then worrying about others..that way you can put your whole heart into whatever you do..if you live your life to please others you'll resent them, yourself, and will always feel like something's missing.

[Pogichinoy]

Not slack off in class.
Save my money.

xD

[HeartOnFire]

-I would've stuck to college then instead of going back now.
-I would've never took out those student loans, and get myself into debt, which I'm still paying back.

[babiixru]

I would have sought help (guidance counselors, dean) without making decisions by myself.
I should have taken people's advice more (at least those who have more background and experience with the things i was going through as a noob).
I wouldn't be so weak and fragile (in relationships).
I would have worked harder for my goals.
I would have never eaten chocolate