Poor Richard's Almanac by Brooke Taylor

"Fish and visitors smell in three days." is a rather comical proverb if you think about it. I interpret it as meaning everything gets old after a while, even good friends and family. When you have family come in from out of town and stay in your home, you just want them to leave after a while. I interpreted the proverb like I did because I have an older sister that lives on her own. When she comes in to town and stays with us, it is great the first few days. After a while though, I must admit I get a bit sick of her. I love her dearly, but I just want things back to normal after she's been in for a while. Also, the focus is always on her when she's in which (pun intended) really stinks. Another personal experience I have with this proverb is with friends. When you make a new friend, it feels great. You two uncover all the similarities you have with one another and it's exciting! However, friends can get sick of each other. I've experienced this and trust me it isn't the best experience. You have to look past those friendships and those rare visits, and realize that you will experience many more new friendships; good and bad. You will also begin to miss a person's company when they're gone so, enjoy it while you can.

The proverb "The worst wheel of the cart makes the most noise." is a proverb that I think many people can relate with. To me, it means that if you are different from the rest, then you will be noticed. In my life, I experience this in performing. In dance, if you do the wrong step, the audience is going to notice you instead of the rest of the group doing the right thing. However, in musical, you might stand out in a more positive way if you're different. If you deliver a line in a different way or make a different facial expression, then the audience might react in a better way. I think it is wonderful to be different. I think straying from the pack will get you noticed much more than staying within the lines. If you live your life safely, then how are you going to get attention? If you do what everyone else is doing, how are you ever going to be the best? You have to take your quirks and roll with them. I have many quirks in my personality and appearance but I don't hide them. I have dimples, and two freckles smack dab in the middle of my nose. I don't put makeup on my nose, and I don't avoid smiling. I make my quirks positive things that make me unique, and that is what's going to get me noticed.