What color is your parachute?

There's something about a job change that brings a whole new perspective to one's life.
My 3rd day, and I'm on my 2nd site visit and meeting owners. Amazing.
So having been away from Mostly Crabby Architects, I've had the opportunity to reflect on my whole 1 year experience there...
1. Water is a basic element of life. Don't b!tch about how much it costs.
2. Being in control is overrated. You can only control what you know, so in any case, you're never in complete control anyway.
3. It's not unprofessional to make your work fun.
4. Have a goal. If where you are in your job isn't helping you to get there; get somewhere that will.
5. Not everything is worth fighting for. Pick your battles.
6. It's not what you know, it's who you know. But it IS what you know when you get there.
7. You CAN make some good friends who are also your co-workers. I miss you all very much.
NDG