20 Rules I've Broken

I don't really consider myself a frequent rule breaker but.....

1. I've brought candy to the movies
2. I've worn white after labor day
3. I've broken my curfew
4. I chew gum at work
5. I wear jeans with tiny holes above the knee (apparently it violates the dress code)
6. I say that i'm "doing good" instead of "doing well"
7. I eat dessert before dinner
8. I used to run at the rec before i turned 15 (the age you have to be to go on the track alone) as a result they would always politely ask me to leave
9. I stay in the hot tub during break
10. I keep music from the library forever
11. I've broken traffic rules (aka laws)
12. I sometimes don't wear sunscreen (bad)
13. I leave class without getting passes
14. I've done reports and used wikipedia and google to get information (but never for English class)
15. I eat snacks during class
16. I've t.p.'d houses (kindly)
17. I've worn earrings during cross country meets
18. I speed occassionally
19.I've texted during dinner
20. I've been a line hopper at water parks

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13 Reasons to Learn Another Language

1. It gives you an excuse to try new foods
2. You get to have parties at school
3. Knowing another language makes you seem more worldly and cultured, even if you've never traveled anywhere
4. It's easier to understand a lot of jokes/pop culture references
5. Foreign films are interesting and watching them makes you feel smart
6. You can travel to countries where they speak the language you are learning and explore other parts of the world
7. You can talk to more people...It's always fun to meet someone who doesn't speak english well but knows another language that you also know.
8. foreign exchange students
9. You have the chance to study abroad
10. You can gossip with your friends who study the same language about people in the same room with you who dont understand it
11. you can learn how to swear and not feel vulgar
12. fashion from other countries is awesome!
13. you can become a translator/ get a job involving your language. Knowing a second language makes you a more desirable employee

Je pense que la vie est plus doux quand on sache une autre langue!