thetenspot 114: TEN lessons you learned in school.

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* Tackling bullies works one way or another, regardless of their age and size (or mine). My lunch box is mine. Period. (My brother's homework is his, too.)

* The above doesn't mean I can't get hurt in the process. But that result's worth it.

* There are very good reasons for all the instructors' warning us not to use Aikido except for actual self defense.

* It's awesome to have my brothers (they may be younger but it didn't take them long to outgrow me, in size) as backup.

* They aren't always near, though.

* Cheating will help you get a good grade. Is the good grade my goal for being in school - or doing whatever else I do?

* People who treat me like a cute little girl get on my nerves in other ways too. No exceptions. It's a clear signal and I don't need to be nice.

* For that matter, being nice overall doesn't seem to be working out well for me anyway. Some people are even all right with that.

* I don't tend to be much of a favorite with teachers and other superiors. Great.

* The things my father taught me that I believe are important and true? They still are, no matter who says otherwise.

Muse: Karrin Murphy
Fandom: The Dresden Files (novels)