The complimentary biscuit was too small and too sweet.

i feel you on this. lol

If I were a wild teenager, I might have been tempted to do something crazy and exciting!

you are too honest here. i'm not encouraging you to do so but that is indeed crazy.

I ought to live in the present and be mindfully conscious of the reality.

i love this mindset. most people can't look into the past and future, so we ought to live the present. just do good without the intent to hurt others and you will be fine.