Revelation 1: A  random guy that I think is cute is not going to ask me out.  He's not going to walk over, say something witty and flattering, and then whisk me off my feet.  I blame the movies for believing this. This is a freeing revelation. 

Revelation 2: I don't need everyone to like and approve of me and to think I'm cool.  (I've had this revelation before, but I think I need to have it everyday for it to really stick.)

Revelation 3: Just because my hot tea becomes cold doesn't mean it's bad.  It has just become cold tea and I can tolerate drinking it.  (This is not a metaphor, though I'm sure there is one in there somewhere.  Maybe you can find it?)

edit: The "random guy" in revelation one is not a specific person. Just random cute guys in general.