There are some days when I feel like being a 19-year-old is the greatest thing that has ever happened to me. Other days I just feel young; that I shouldn't be old enough to live in a state that my parents don't live in. I know that I want my life to be an adventure, but my life right now consists of exam after quiz after homework assignment, the never-ending cycle of being a college student. Here are 19 things I wish I knew how to do at 19--things that might make me live more on the edge or make me a better person in general.
1. Change a tire
This would have come in handy the two times I've had problems with flat tires this year. God bless the humans who changed my tire for me!
2. Do a push-up
In elementary school, middle school, and high school, I got zero points on all of my push-up tests in PE class. I'm not even in bad shape! I just do not know how to do one.
3. Drink black coffee
This would save me a lot of money and calories at Starbucks.
4. Juggle
5. Drive stick shift
In an emergency situation it would most definitely come in handy.
6. Play at least one impressive song on the piano
I'm now regretting quitting piano after third grade.
7. Water ski
8. Draw something other than snails and trees
The only doodles I can do are snails and trees. I don't have much to work with.
9. Not procrastinate
I was going to write something about this, I'll just do it later.
10. Talk to people who intimidate me
11. Speak up even if my answer might be wrong
It can be so embarrassing to give the incorrect answer in front of classmates, but it's always good to give it a shot.
12. Run for long periods of time
After training to run the Turkey Trot last November, I thought running might be my thing. Running in a turkey costume changed my mind about that; running is not meant for me or turkey costumes.
13. Practice self-control at Target
14. Latte art
Okay, this would be a great party trick.
15. Use a microscope correctly
I'm in a biology class this semester. Every time we get out the microscopes, a sense of dread falls upon me. I can never find what I'm supposed to be looking for on the slides and I can never look into the microscope without getting a headache. I like the class, though.
16. Understand politics
With the election coming up, it would be a good time to understand exactly what the candidates are talking about.
17. Write a novel
18. Not sunburn
I am very pale and it seems as though no matter how much sunscreen I apply or how often I am in the shade opposed to the sunlight, I will get sunburned no matter what.
19. Be more grateful
It is very easy to so get caught up in school and other activities that you forget to stop for a second and realize how lucky you are.
