Life has been explored and an attempt at explanation has been tried by many different people and ideologies throughout the entire existence of our race. Ever since we could process complex thoughts and communicate them to each other, life has been a constant topic of discussion.

Christianity, Hinduism, Taoism, the Dalai Lama, various philosophers, scientists and deep thinkers have all tried to give people answers they will be satisfied with and find a form of comfort from. However, I believe I have stumbled across the true prophet of our modern age which seeks to provide us answers the only way he knows how.

My prophet, and hopefully soon to be yours, goes by the name of Ricky. He lives in a trailer park in the socialist republic of Canada, in a province called Nova Scotia. He also happens to be a fictional character, but that is simply secondary. The wisdom he sprouts is all too true. I hope you find solace in his well-worded observations below.

1. Ricky is always on the look out for personal wealth and so should you!

2. Trial and Error? Never and heard of it.

3. Things just, like, happen in life man.

4. Mistakes happen to everyone. Live and learn.

5. There are many ways to build your smarts.

6. Always keep a good eye on the world around you.

7. Joy can come from the simplest things in life.

8. Some things in life won't simply be forgotten.

9. Ignorance is bliss.

10. How I am feeling 5 years into my undergrad

I hope you enjoyed these forays into the mind of our most esteemed Ricky.