Time After Time
Tara Morice Lyrics

Ladies and Gentlemen of the class of ‘99 Wear sunscreen.
My advice to you, as someone who has lived through it, is to wear sunscreen.

If I could offer you only one tip for the future, sunscreen would be It.
If I had to give you one piece of advice that would be invaluable in the upcoming years, it would be to wear sunscreen.

The long term benefits of sunscreen have been proved by Scientists whereas the rest of my advice has no basis more reliable Than my own meandering Experience... I will dispense this advice now.
While this may be the best advice you receive today, the value of wearing sunscreen has been scientifically proven while the rest of my suggestions are based purely on my own experience. However, I will share them with you now.

Enjoy the power and beauty of your youth; oh nevermind; you will not Understand the power and beauty of your youth until they have faded.
Enjoy the beauty and strength inherent in your younger years. However, you won't fully understand or appreciate this until you're older and it's gone.

But trust me, in 20 years you'll look back at photos of yourself and Recall in a way you can’t grasp now how much possibility lay before You and how fabulous you really looked... You're not as fat as you Imagine.
Be assured that in twenty years, when you look back on pictures of yourself, you will then realize just how much potential you held at this time, and how fantastic you looked. Don't be too hard on yourself- you're probably not as overweight as you imagine.

Don't worry about the future; or worry, but know that worrying is as Effective as trying to solve an algebra equation by chewing Bubblegum.
Go ahead and worry about the future, but be aware that worrying is not productive- it's as helpful as trying to solve an equation by chewing gum

The real troubles in your life are apt to be things that Never crossed your worried mind; the kind that blindside you at 4pm On some idle Tuesday.
The biggest problems life will throw at you are the ones you never expected, those that appear out of nowhere in the middle of an otherwise ordinary day.

Do one thing everyday that scares you
Take a moment each day to do something that scares you. You'll be amazed at what you can accomplish and how much more confidence you'll gain.

Sing Don't be reckless with other people's hearts, don't put up with People who are reckless with yours.
When it comes to love and relationships, it's important to be kind and respectful of others' hearts. Don't tolerate people who treat you or others recklessly.

Floss
It may seem like a small thing, but don't forget to floss! It will pay off in the long run.

Don't waste your time on jealousy; sometimes you're ahead, sometimes You're behind... the race is long, and in the end, it's only with Yourself.
Don't squander your precious time and energy on jealousy- it's a losing game. Remember that life is a long marathon you're running for yourself, not a race against others.

Remember the compliments you receive, forget the insults; if you Succeed in doing this, tell me how.
Take note of the compliments you receive, but let insults roll off your back. If you can manage to do this successfully, I'd love to hear how you accomplish it!

Keep your old love letters, throw away your old bank statements.
Hold onto those sentimental keepsakes like love letters, but get rid of financial papers that are no longer relevant. Cherish the memories, not the money.

Stretch
Make sure to stretch regularly- it will keep your body flexible and help prevent injuries.

Don't feel guilty if you don't know what you want to do with your Life... the most interesting people I know didn't know at 22 what they Wanted to do with their lives, some of the most interesting 40 year Olds I know still don't.
It's perfectly okay not to know what you want to do with your life at this stage. Some of the most fascinating people I know didn't have it all figured out at 22, and many still don't at 40.

Get plenty of calcium. Be kind to your knees, you'll miss them when they're gone.
Keep your bones healthy by consuming plenty of calcium. Take care of your knees while you're able because you'll definitely regret it if you don't!

Maybe you'll marry, maybe you won't, maybe you'll have children, maybe You won't, maybe you'll divorce at 40, maybe you'll dance the funky Chicken on your 75th wedding anniversary... what ever you do, don't Congratulate yourself too much or berate yourself either - your Choices are half chance, so are everybody else's.
It's hard to say what the future holds- you might get married, have kids, go through a divorce, or have some other unexpected event happen. Regardless, don't get too caught up in congratulating or berating yourself, since all of our lives are largely determined by chance.

Enjoy your body, Use it every way you can... don't be afraid of it, or what other people Think of it, it's the greatest instrument you'll ever Own. Dance... even if you have nowhere to do it but in your own living room.
Take pleasure in your body and make use of it in every way possible. Don't worry about what others think. Your body is your greatest tool and your own to do with as you wish. Don't be afraid to dance, even if it's just in your own home.

Read the directions, even if you don't follow them.
Make a habit of reading instructions carefully, even if you end up not following them. At least you're aware of what you're supposed to do!

Do NOT read beauty magazines, they will only make you feel ugly.
Don't waste your time or money on beauty magazines. They'll only end up making you feel bad about yourself.

Get to know your parents, you never know when they'll be gone for Good. Be nice to your siblings; they are the best link to your past and the People most likely to stick with you in the future.
Take the time to get to know your parents before it's too late- you never know when they'll be gone. Be kind to your siblings, as they are your best connection to your past and the people who are most likely to stay by your side in the future.

Understand that friends come and go, but for the precious few you Should hold on. Work hard to bridge the gaps in geography and Lifestyle because the older you get, the more you need the people you Knew when you were young.
While it's true that friends may come and go, there are precious few that are worth holding onto through thick and thin. Do your best to stay connected with and bridge the gaps between those who are important to you, regardless of distance or lifestyle differences. As you grow older, these relationships become increasingly important.

Live in New York City once, but leave before it makes you hard; live In Northern California once, but leave before it makes you soft.
Experience living in New York City at least once before moving on, but don't stay so long the environment turns you bitter. Live in Northern California once as well, but don't let the laid-back culture prevent you from making progress and achieving your goals.

Travel.
Travel as much as possible! Broaden your horizons and see what the world has to offer.

Accept certain inalienable truths, prices will rise, politicians will Philander, you too will get old, and when you do you'll fantasize That when you were young prices were reasonable, politicians were Noble and children respected their elders. Respect your elders.
There are certain hard truths in life that you simply can't avoid- prices will increase, politicians will cheat, and you will eventually grow old. However, don't fool yourself into thinking that things used to be better than they really were, as every generation has its own unique set of challenges. Respect and learn from those who have gone before you.

Don't expect anyone else to support you. Maybe you have a trust fund, Maybe you have a wealthy spouse; but you never know when either one Might run out.
Don't rely on anyone else to provide for you- whether you have a trust fund or a wealthy spouse, there's always the possibility that this support could be taken away. Be prepared to support yourself no matter what.

Don't mess too much with your hair, or by the time you're 40, it will Look 85.
Avoid overdoing it with your hair- if you do, you might find that it gives you an aged appearance much earlier than you would have expected.

Be careful whose advice you buy, but, be patient with those who Supply it. Advice is a form of nostalgia, dispensing it is a way of Fishing the past from the disposal, wiping it off, painting over the Ugly parts and recycling it for more than It's worth.
Be selective in whose advice you take, but be kind and patient with those who offer it. Remember that advice is just a way of reliving the past and attempting to make something useful out of it.

But trust me on the sunscreen...
Just in case you didn't believe me earlier, please trust me on this one- make sure to wear sunscreen!