I've heard this on the radio station, my favorite, Magic 89.9 one afternoon in their program called 'Positive Note.' The first time I heard it, I felt chills in my whole body… but in a positive way of course. :D I was instantly rejuvenated like all the negative thoughts came out in me and disappeared in the air. It gave me energy and a positive thinking that life is sweet. Hell yea! You will appreciate your life when you hear this! :D
Here is the lyrics:
Ladies and Gentlemen of the class of ’99, wear sunscreen.
If I could offer you only one tip for the future, sunscreen would be it.
A long term benefits of sunscreen have been proved by scientists.
Whereas the rest of my advice has no basis or reliable
than my own meandering experience.
I will dispense this advice... now.
Enjoy the power and beauty of your youth.
Or never mind… you will not understand the power and
beauty of your youth until they have faded.
But trust me.
In 20 years, you’ll look back at photos of yourself
and recall in a way you can’t grasp now
how much possibility lay before you
and how fabulous you really looked.
You’re not as fat as you imagine.
Don’t worry about the future or worry,
but know that worrying is as effective as trying to solve an
algebra equation by chewing bubblegum.
The real troubles in your life are apt to be things that
never crossed your worried mind...
The kind that blindside you at 4pm on some idle Tuesday.
Do one thing, everyday, that scares you.
Sing.
Don’t be reckless with other people’s hearts.
Don’t put up with people who are reckless with yours.
Floss.
Don’t waste your time on jealousy.
Sometimes you’re ahead, sometimes you’re behind.
The race is long, and in the end, it’s only with yourself.
Remember the compliments you receive, forget the insults.
If you succeed in doing this, tell me how.
Keep your old love letters, throw away your old bank statements.
Stretch.
Don’t feel guilty if you don’t know what you want to do with your life.
The most interesting people I know didn’t know, at 22,
what they wanted to do with their lives.
Some of the most interesting 40 year olds I know still don’t.
Get plenty of calcium.
Be kind to your knees, you’ll miss them when they’re gone.
Maybe you’ll marry, maybe you won’t.
Maybe you’ll have children, maybe you won’t.
Maybe you’ll divorce at 40.
Maybe you’ll dance the funky chicken on your 75th wedding anniversary.
Whatever you do, don’t congratulate yourself too much
or berate yourself either – your choices are half chance,
so are everybody else’s.
Enjoy your body.
Use it every way you can.
Don’t be afraid of it, or what other people think of it.
It’s the greatest instrument you’ll ever own.
Dance.
Even if you have nowhere to do it but in your own living room.
Read the directions, even if you don’t follow them.
Do NOT read beauty magazines, they will only make you feel ugly.
Get to know your parents, you never know when they’ll be gone for good.
Be nice to your siblings, they are the best link to your past,
and the people most likely to stick with you in the future.
Understand that friends come and go.
But for the precious few, you should hold on.
Work hard to bridge the gaps in geography and lifestyle
because the older you get, the more you need
the people you knew when you were young.
Live in New York City once, but leave before it makes you hard.
Live in Northern California once, but leave before it makes you soft.
Travel.
Accept certain inaliable truths.
Prices will rise.
Politicians will philander.
You too will get old.
And when you do, you’ll fantasize that when you were young,
prices were reasonable,
politicians were noble,
and children respected their elders.
Respect your elders.
Don’t expect anyone else to support you.
Maybe you have a trust fund,
maybe you have a wealthy spouse,
but you never know when either one might run out.
Don’t mess too much with your hair
or by the time you're 40, it will look 85.
Be careful whose advice you buy, but,
be patient with those who supply it.
Advice is a form of nostalgia.
Dispensing it is a way of fishing the past from the disposal,
wiping it off, painting over the ugly parts
and recycling it for more than it’s worth.
But trust me on the sunscreen.
Here is the lyrics:
Ladies and Gentlemen of the class of ’99, wear sunscreen.
If I could offer you only one tip for the future, sunscreen would be it.
A long term benefits of sunscreen have been proved by scientists.
Whereas the rest of my advice has no basis or reliable
than my own meandering experience.
I will dispense this advice... now.
Enjoy the power and beauty of your youth.
Or never mind… you will not understand the power and
beauty of your youth until they have faded.
But trust me.
In 20 years, you’ll look back at photos of yourself
and recall in a way you can’t grasp now
how much possibility lay before you
and how fabulous you really looked.
You’re not as fat as you imagine.
Don’t worry about the future or worry,
but know that worrying is as effective as trying to solve an
algebra equation by chewing bubblegum.
The real troubles in your life are apt to be things that
never crossed your worried mind...
The kind that blindside you at 4pm on some idle Tuesday.
Do one thing, everyday, that scares you.
Sing.
Don’t be reckless with other people’s hearts.
Don’t put up with people who are reckless with yours.
Floss.
Don’t waste your time on jealousy.
Sometimes you’re ahead, sometimes you’re behind.
The race is long, and in the end, it’s only with yourself.
Remember the compliments you receive, forget the insults.
If you succeed in doing this, tell me how.
Keep your old love letters, throw away your old bank statements.
Stretch.
Don’t feel guilty if you don’t know what you want to do with your life.
The most interesting people I know didn’t know, at 22,
what they wanted to do with their lives.
Some of the most interesting 40 year olds I know still don’t.
Get plenty of calcium.
Be kind to your knees, you’ll miss them when they’re gone.
Maybe you’ll marry, maybe you won’t.
Maybe you’ll have children, maybe you won’t.
Maybe you’ll divorce at 40.
Maybe you’ll dance the funky chicken on your 75th wedding anniversary.
Whatever you do, don’t congratulate yourself too much
or berate yourself either – your choices are half chance,
so are everybody else’s.
Enjoy your body.
Use it every way you can.
Don’t be afraid of it, or what other people think of it.
It’s the greatest instrument you’ll ever own.
Dance.
Even if you have nowhere to do it but in your own living room.
Read the directions, even if you don’t follow them.
Do NOT read beauty magazines, they will only make you feel ugly.
Get to know your parents, you never know when they’ll be gone for good.
Be nice to your siblings, they are the best link to your past,
and the people most likely to stick with you in the future.
Understand that friends come and go.
But for the precious few, you should hold on.
Work hard to bridge the gaps in geography and lifestyle
because the older you get, the more you need
the people you knew when you were young.
Live in New York City once, but leave before it makes you hard.
Live in Northern California once, but leave before it makes you soft.
Travel.
Accept certain inaliable truths.
Prices will rise.
Politicians will philander.
You too will get old.
And when you do, you’ll fantasize that when you were young,
prices were reasonable,
politicians were noble,
and children respected their elders.
Respect your elders.
Don’t expect anyone else to support you.
Maybe you have a trust fund,
maybe you have a wealthy spouse,
but you never know when either one might run out.
Don’t mess too much with your hair
or by the time you're 40, it will look 85.
Be careful whose advice you buy, but,
be patient with those who supply it.
Advice is a form of nostalgia.
Dispensing it is a way of fishing the past from the disposal,
wiping it off, painting over the ugly parts
and recycling it for more than it’s worth.
But trust me on the sunscreen.
Wow! I didn't know one of the quotes I posted earlier came from a song lyrics. I'm sure you got the idea of posting this entry after you read my post, haha! :D
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