What have you learned in 2014?

[fabes]

Could be an epiphany or somtehing small. Could be cigar related or not. I thought it could be fun to reflect on the year and see what other folks have learned this past year.

Myself, I've learned of the hidden gem that is the PL Montecarlo, the elegance in a 10yr old QdO and countless storage techniques, (some based on science others on wives-tales).

I've also learned a great deal about accounting (finishing up a degree) and my propensity to be a selfish ass if not kept in check!

So what have you learned?

[TiminBC]

I have learned tons about cigars this year and some of it is actually correct. Maybe next year I will learn what part of it is correct.

I guess the more important thing I learned and leaned to practice is to give cigars time to adjust after travel. There is always a temptation to smoke something ASAP but it can lead to bad results which are not the fault of the cigar.

[airtrade]

The cheapest source is not the best source!

[ogus]

After desperate prayer I discovered the cleanse and diet that changed my life.

I was also inspired to learn of unnecessary guilt I foisted on myself and let that go.

And also very importantly,

better bet hard so Rob doesn't draw to a straight or flush.

[rodrigodeanda]

Cigar related, well really everything as I started to smoke cigars around last Christmas so I was an utter ignorant last year hahaha

Not cigar related well a lot actually since this is my first year as a married guy (yesterday was our first anniversary), my wife has taught me a whole lot.

Also we moved from Mexico to Brasil in April, so I learned portuguese, I didn't speak a word when we arrived here! And related to my profession a bunch! Man this has been a year of changes for me!

[tjohn7]

I learned that flavor trumps strength 10 times out of 10!

[puromaniac]

I learned that I appreciate variety more than ever.

[Bernardini]

I learned that I have a cigar purchasing problem

[BonVivant]

that heroin addiction is not a laughing matter

[Stoyan]

I learned to order cigars from FOH. I learned that I can't stop now...

[El Presidente]

1. Less is more (Cigars and other things)
2. Moderation is something you can learn. I am still on training wheels here.
3. You don't have to take on everything.
4. A good woman is indispensable
5. Spend time with your parents.

[pbibby]

Things I learned:

I have way more than I deserve. WAY more.

My wife is the greatest person on this earth.

Being a father is knowing true love at first sight.

I also learned that a good cigar is remedy for almost anything.

-Paul

[soutso]

1. Store my cigars at way less than 70RH - thanks FOH

2. Temperature is just as important - thanks Ray

3. Thinner gauge cigars are unreal - thanks Ray

4. My third child, my one year old son is the best thing my wife and I have ever done, we are complete - thanks wife

[parabola66]

I've learned a lot about cigars as I have only been collecting, smoking, and learning for just under a year now. I am new to this forum and am looking forward to learning a lot more about my new hobby and becoming part of the community.

This year I was able to finish school, study hard, and get my certifications to build my carreer as a Network Technician and Server Administrator. Focusing on my future, I have learned a lot about myself and realzing the person I want to be.

...I also have a cigar purchasing problem...

[Overproof]

1. This year I learned that Aldi make nappies. They are just as good if not better than Huggies nappies for a fraction of price. You've probably already guessed where the money saved has gone.

[PigFish]

I have learned that I don't have the memory that I used to have...

What was the question again? -LOL

Aside from learning, I do a lot of reaffirming! I have a lot of great friends on this site, old and new. Cheers mates! -P

[ha1fway]

No matter how much space you have, you need more space.

I more or less learn this every year.

[AbuAmelia]

Oh wow... I think all of 2014 was a learning year for me. I was 40 years old mostly all of 2014 so I hit a milestone in my life. When I look at 2014, it seems it was a very educational year for me. Can't think of another year that I learned this much.

In the cigar world, specifically CC's I learned a whole lot. More importantly, trust very few.

[Martin3203]

CCs are a lot better than I thought

[Guyman1966]

To make today a bit better then yesterday and to work and make tomorrow better then today. Life is never perfect, but a work in progress.

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So, so much about cigars, the good life and anything about Cuba

[jv0099]

I know that I've learned that I liked cigars again. I had a pretty nasty back injury and just didn't do a lot of anything for about 18 months. I got it fixed and I've started to enjoy life again -- be more social. I lost 25 lbs and started swimming again and cigars came back in to focus. Now this next year's new years resolution is to drink more wine!

[Tallman]

I learned that the second knee replacement is NOT easier than the first.

[ChefBoyRG54]

That I have a serious problem...

In seriousness I picked up this late thus year from a botl, but to invest in better cigars for the long haul. I look at some sticks I have that I know will be sitting there in five years and will not have improved much if at all. Invest in some better sticks now, reap rewards later...Now to not smoke all the good ones :-)

[aushy]

Something I learned the other day is don't smoke a cigar when you have burned your tongue on soup the night before. It was terrible!