Are you absolutely done with the seemingly endless lectures you received from your Jedi mentor? Do your ears ache at just the thought of another hour long talk of why you shouldn’t throw yourself into trouble that you could obviously handle on your own? Perhaps you aren’t even a Jedi, yet you understand this feeling deep to your core. If so, I am here for you.

After being reminded a million and one times that I was the “Young Padawan of the situation, so I should heed my master’s teachings,” I decided to compile a list of Do’s and Don’ts for all of the Young Padawans, or for particularly anyone who feels that they relate.

Do: Hold onto your lightsaber (or whatever weapon you prefer.) I’ve noticed many Jedi mentors frequently scold Young Padawan apprentices for losing such a weapon, and unless you fancy getting the same lecture every single time you so much as set your weapon down for two seconds, just hold it.

Don't: Don’t run off on your own adventure without letting your master know. Before anyone comes at me for this, hear me out! You won’t believe how many times I was scolded for this when I was a Young Padawan! It was outrageous! How did my master always know what I was planning? I haven’t figured it out, but for the most part, don’t do it.

Do: Contrary to what most Jedi mentors would say, learn how to sneak out correctly and return without being caught. Yes, this sounds like something the members of the Cartel would do, but really, it’s a must for all Young Padawans or really anyone. Even now, as a senator, I still use the tactics I learned whilst being a Young Padawan to escape some meetings and hearings (it’s a secret between you and I, dear reader! Unless you are one of my bosses, then in that case, erm, it’s… not true. I show up. Every time. Right??)

Don't: Do not begin an adventure without packing food and water. In my experience, I’ve seen far too many Young Padawans completely disregard the idea of food and water in their excitement to start a new mission or adventure. Do not do this. Do you have any idea how miserable you will be if you (or possibly your fellow partners in crime) will be if you are hangry and thirsty? If you haven’t experienced someone or yourself being hangry, be grateful. To keep it that way, bring the extra food. You will thank me later.

Do: Use a porg for a distraction. Yes, they are loud. Yes, they tend to cause problems wherever they go. Do some simple math, and they are the absolute perfect way to slip away from a scene! Perhaps you are trying to escape your arch enemy or another chiding from your master… either way: use the porg.

There you have it, dearest reader, some of the most important tips and tricks a Young Padawan could need! Although I have enough of these helpful bits of information to fill a whole book shelf in the holocron hall, I shall have to hold off! Wouldn’t want to release all my tricks in one go, you see. Until next time, take care, and please, get a porg. They are sooo helpful!!