I have countless friends who say, “I am young, its fine!” They SAY they can make mistakes now before they get older...mistakes such as getting drunk out of their mind, high beyond comprehension, debt, incoherent sex, etc.
These friends have also made “mistakes” or choices that did not work in their favor. So, I understand their reasoning and encouragement for everyone to follow in their footsteps, even if it is rooted in pride...or at times regret.
But what about those of us who are shy, scared or cautious? Do we have to follow in the above footsteps? We will definitely make mistakes for ourselves (and at this very moment are not immune), but when I hear my friends encourage me to “be more free,” “have more fun,” in most cases I try to oblige...but I do not break laws or get to the point where I can not remember yet they never seem satisfied because I didn’t morph into a crazy sorority girl...Now don’t get me wrong, around the right man (aka a BF) I look forward to channeling my inner Vixen, Rihanna Music Video or Tyra fierce-ness, just not in the center of a party.
So advice to everyone (that I too am trying to live by) is to learn from our friends mistakes, make our own mistakes (but not purposefully) and try not to copy anyone else! Owning up to a mistake builds character and informing others on how to avoid a bad situation builds compassion.
But Beware, “Misery loves company!”
