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JoelTD
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I am a 17 year old graphic design student and aspiring 2D animator. Interested in The Hunger Games, Harry Potter, Comics... Just an all-around nerd.

Hey Pandas, What’s One Lesson Life Taught You The Hard Way, But You’re Grateful For Now?
Always tell the truth. Much easier than trying to remember which lie you were using. Too bad if someone feels hurt.

Hey Pandas, What’s One Lesson Life Taught You The Hard Way, But You’re Grateful For Now?
Five months and five days I spent at the Henrico Hilton (VA). As a life long student and employee in various areas of the criminal justice system, nothing taught me more about incarceration than actually being in jail did. I could write a screen play on that experience. Both sad and funny. I burned my journal but have all the letters I sent to my mother.

Hey Pandas, What’s One Lesson Life Taught You The Hard Way, But You’re Grateful For Now?
Always tell the truth. Much easier than trying to remember which lie you were using. Too bad if someone feels hurt.

Hey Pandas, What’s One Lesson Life Taught You The Hard Way, But You’re Grateful For Now?
Five months and five days I spent at the Henrico Hilton (VA). As a life long student and employee in various areas of the criminal justice system, nothing taught me more about incarceration than actually being in jail did. I could write a screen play on that experience. Both sad and funny. I burned my journal but have all the letters I sent to my mother.

Hey Pandas, What’s One Lesson Life Taught You The Hard Way, But You’re Grateful For Now?
That at the end of the day, you owe no one (Outside of financial responsibilities). Parents, spouse, children, friends, not a single person. This is not to say that you should not try to be the best parent, spouse, child, friend that you can be, but it is not solely upon you to make anyone happy.
It sounds bad, I know, but when you go above and beyond to try and make people happy but you're always last, or never enough, or just plain worthless to them it is draining. Take care of yourself first, others to the point required, and get rid of those who only use you or put you down.

Hey Pandas, What’s One Lesson Life Taught You The Hard Way, But You’re Grateful For Now?
Don't gamble.
Also, make sure your needs are paid for first, then budget your wants very carefully. And put some money into savings, even if it's only a few bucks or the change out of the swear jar.
I learned these lessons from going hungry and getting a couple of eviction notices during my 20s.

Hey Pandas, What’s One Lesson Life Taught You The Hard Way, But You’re Grateful For Now?
Most 'friends' are only friends out of convenience. It takes some digging (and some purging) to find the actual ones.

Hey Pandas, What’s One Lesson Life Taught You The Hard Way, But You’re Grateful For Now?
Don't gamble.
Also, make sure your needs are paid for first, then budget your wants very carefully. And put some money into savings, even if it's only a few bucks or the change out of the swear jar.
I learned these lessons from going hungry and getting a couple of eviction notices during my 20s.

Hey Pandas, What’s One Lesson Life Taught You The Hard Way, But You’re Grateful For Now?
Always tell the truth. Much easier than trying to remember which lie you were using. Too bad if someone feels hurt.

Hey Pandas, What’s One Lesson Life Taught You The Hard Way, But You’re Grateful For Now?
Five months and five days I spent at the Henrico Hilton (VA). As a life long student and employee in various areas of the criminal justice system, nothing taught me more about incarceration than actually being in jail did. I could write a screen play on that experience. Both sad and funny. I burned my journal but have all the letters I sent to my mother.

Hey Pandas, What’s One Lesson Life Taught You The Hard Way, But You’re Grateful For Now?
That at the end of the day, you owe no one (Outside of financial responsibilities). Parents, spouse, children, friends, not a single person. This is not to say that you should not try to be the best parent, spouse, child, friend that you can be, but it is not solely upon you to make anyone happy.
It sounds bad, I know, but when you go above and beyond to try and make people happy but you're always last, or never enough, or just plain worthless to them it is draining. Take care of yourself first, others to the point required, and get rid of those who only use you or put you down.

Hey Pandas, What’s A “This Should Be Free” Service That Always Costs Money?
Air for your tires at the gas station. I remember when it was free.

Hey Pandas, What’s A “This Should Be Free” Service That Always Costs Money?
If you're in the US, basic healthcare.

Hey Pandas, How Long Would You Last In The Hunger Games?
I would probably last 3-4 days, and then die in the dumbest way possible.
























