Life List

I thought that on my quarter of a century birthday, it would be nice to include this "life list" [from someone else's blog that I like to read :)]

I believe she wrote it as advice she would give to her kids if it were the last she could give. It's accented by some of my favorite pictures.

· Boys who are mean and tease you actually really like you.
· Seventh, eighth, and ninth grades are not kind to anyone. Not even that pretty girl who never gets pimples and wears the cool jeans.
· Don't take things personally.
· Don't over-analyze every conversation and be critical of yourself for hours afterward.
· Don't feel insecure when you walk into a room and don't know anybody.
· Don't ever feel like you're not good enough. YOU ARE GOOD ENOUGH. And then some.
· Never lie. Unless it's to get out of a bad date. Then come up with a DOOZIE.
· Never be afraid to talk to that cute boy. He just might be your soul mate.
· Look at the glass as half full. Even if it's not.
· Find a creative outlet.
· Then create something every day.
· Learn to bake a really good cheesecake and your spouse will always forgive you for accidentally making pink gravy.
· Organize your life. Clutter can actually cause your brain to explode.
· Be okay with laughing at yourself.
· Always remember that you're never too old to make new friends.
· Don't be afraid to try something new. Even if you're really bad at it. ESPECIALLY if you're really bad at it.
· Be physically active. Exercise will make life seem more manageable.
· Always make sure to taste the cookie dough. Can't stress this one enough.
· And the cookies, too.
· Don't waste your energy on things that don't matter.
· Marry someone that makes you laugh.
· Don't panic because your first baby never cries. Your second one will. A LOT.
· Savor every moment with your babies. Even the ones when you're so annoyed you want to scream. Your babies will grow up entirely too fast.
· Take pictures of everything in your life.
· Wear sunscreen.
· Learn to measure a person by their character and their soul; not their looks or situation.
· Accept that your life is a poster for Murphy's Law. And be okay with that.
· Learn to love all your faults. Even your freckles. And the jiggly bits on your thighs.
· Laugh at something every day.
· Read good books. Over and over again.
· Never stop learning.
· Love those around you.
· Be forgiving.
· Never judge anyone. You just don't know everything.
· Love yourself.