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22 Reasons Why Life Is Too Short

I urge you; live.

Connor White

Sep 27, 2016

Northeastern State University

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Have you ever come to a point in your life where you just donothave enough time? I'm there. Actually, I've been here for a really long time. I've been here so long that I've set up camp, star gazed, roasted marshmallows and just cried about all the things I have to do (I mean, I would do that if I had the time). I am constantly busy with a to-do list of 37 tasks thathave to get done before Friday. I am always worried if I have enough time to eat a decent meal, see my family, get to work on time, finish my school work, and even think about having a social life. When everything seems to hit me all at once, I begin to stress out. Big time. Although, I can't stress out too much. Why?

Because I don't. Have. Time.

Although, among this crazy, wonderful mess that is my life, I have figured some things out. One lesson I've learned that has topped them all is this:

Life is too short.

Yes, this may sound cliche, but I can't tell you how true it is. Let me explain...

Life is too short to...

1. Worry about all of the things you can't change.

2. Be scared of going after what or who you really want.

3. Not call your grandma every once in a while.

4. Wake up with regrets.

5. Have bad friends.

6. Be a bad friend.

7. Not tell the people you love, that you love them.

8. Even care about what that girl from high school is doing.

9. Resent your family.

10. Not forgive.

11. Decline a dance.

12. Worry about what "they" will say.

13. Not give it all you've got.

14. Feel uncomfortable in your own skin.

15. Distance yourself from others.

16. Be upset all the time.

17. Not witness about Jesus when you have the chance.

18. Pass up Mexican food with your best friend.

19. Be self centered.

20. Not have fun on Friday nights with the people you love.

21. Dislike your job.

22. Pass without having smelled the roses.

Whether you're 19, 28, 47, 56, or 65. I promise; Life is too short.

I pray you don't wait until the weekend to live, because the weekend is short, the weekend is busy, and what if the weekend never comes.

Your to-do list will still be there waiting for you no matter what. So, why not make the most of every day and actually enjoy your life.

In the words of Oscar Wilde, "To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all.”

So, I urge you; live.

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Sleepovers are not a thing. They're just not.

1. You only ask things once.

2. Seriously, you only ask once.

3. When you do muster up the courage to ask your parents for something, you creep around and wait until they’re in a good mood.

4. Before you get that final yes, you have to go through an interview.

5. If you ever got “the eye,” you knew you were screwed.

6. You were always the first to leave your group of friends when hanging out.

7. If you say you will be home at a certain time, you better be home at that time.

8. Seeing a missed call from your parents sends fear and horror through your veins.

9. If relatives are coming over to the house, your room better be clean.

10. You are careful about what jokes you share with your parents.

11. "You’re not an adult until you turn 18! You can do whatever you want then!"

12. If plans change while you’re out, you better text or call.

13. Don’t talk back. Ever.

14. When you’re called by your full name, you’re in deep trouble.

15. Don’t make them call your name twice.

16. Sleepovers are not a thing.

17. Despite all of these things, you know your parents love you.

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1. Pets

2. Mornings

3. Mistakes

4. Cooking for yourself

5. Hosting

6. Taking care of yourself

7. Holidays

8. Roommates

9. Keeping focused and getting stuff done

10. Cleaning

11. Social life

No, really. I'm not mad. Just hungry.

1. You’re tired of people asking you if you know what “RBF” stands for every time you zone out.

2. You’re constantly using the excuse, “I’m just tired” when people ask you if you’re mad.

3. Or “I’m just thinking.”

4. In fact, you’re rarely ever actually mad.

5. But when you are, people usually can’t tell.

6. You find other people with RBF’s and have to convince yourself that you don’t look like them.

7. You constantly remind yourself, “At least I’m not a psycho.”

Some of your best ideas come through boredom.

1. If the professor is late by one minute, I'm leaving.

2. Oh crap, that's due TODAY?!

3. Can I nap in here?

4. I wonder what they're serving at the cafeteria.

5. How much does my teacher even get paid?

6. How much will I get paid?

7. This is the longest 50 minutes of my life.

8. Maybe if I call mom, she'll give me money.

9. How much do street performers make anyway?

10. Why am I here? I could be a street performer by now.

11. Oh right, I'm not talented.

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