How to be Smarter: In life, younger women are always watching you, and you have a responsibility to be a good role model. In sororities, when the seniors stand up in meetings and the freshmen watch the older girls’ every move; in families, when the older ones’ choices are admired by the younger sisters and cousins; in jobs, where the female boss’ way she carries herself is emulated by the less-experienced staff members. You have a responsibility to act intelligently and make positive choices, not only for yourself but also for those that are looking up to you.
How to be Prettier: I love the unexpectedness of a gray moccasin, paired with a loose plaid shirt and distressed skinny jeans.
How to be (less) Awkward: If you’re talking with someone and the phone cuts out, when you are re-connected to them there is no need to play the blame game of whose phone cut out. Just pick up the conversation where it left off–skip the “was that your phone?” or “why did you drop out on me?” I’m sure it was just an accident; keep the conversation moving.
I love the gray moccasins! I hope all readers follow the How to be smarter advice, guys too!
So agree with eliminating the blame game on dropped phone calls…so much wasted energy.
I love your Smarter! As one of the youngest people in my program, I definitely look up to the older girls who know what’s going on and who have been through it before. That’s also how I felt when I was a cheerleader, and when I did other programs. I’m trying to be a mentor now
As a new middle school teacher this year, the part about being looked up to resonates deeply. I need to make sure that I stay true to what I know is right and really show them how to be a good person and student! Thanks
Love this post! I used this title quote (with credit to you, of course) on my blog today. Big fan, Molly!
http://midwesternmagnolia.blogspot.com/2010/10/and-were-back.html
I have made alot of mistakes but o hope to make good choices after reading the massages above thanks for your advice.