There are so many lessons in life that you must live to learn... There are also some lessons that I would prefer you NOT live and learn… With that in mind, I made a list of things I find absolutely necessary to share with you… Some of these are poetic and serene… Others are harsh and to the point… They are all equally important…
Cigarettes are gross...
Always look people in the eye when you’re talking to them...
You are not better than anyone, and no one is better than you...
It’s not the quantity of friends that matter, it’s the quality...
When people talk to you, LISTEN to them...
Make sure you always have a little “eff you” money tucked away for those times when life isn’t treating you the way you want it to... (This one is from Mimi… To both of us really)
Looking like a hooker never impressed anyone...
See the world...
Live to eat, not the other way around…
The pounds will come and go... Don’t waste your life worrying about them… (I should take my own advice).
People remember how you made them feel... Never forget that…
A firm handshake and a genuine smile go a long way…
Go with your gut... It’s very rarely wrong...
Go to college and have fun… But get good grades... A degree will take you places…
Take responsibility for your actions and apologize when you’re wrong…
Don’t be afraid to fail…
If he makes you cry anything but happy tears, he’s not worth it…
Repeat after me: I. Can. Accomplish. Anything…
Don’t sleep around… Guys may have fun with sluts, but they don’t marry them…
Don’t be a sore loser…
If you decide you prefer women to men, your Dad and I will not care, nor will we love you any less… Just promise me you’ll take me to a gay bar… Just once… I know I’d make you proud…
Don’t take yourself too seriously…
I don’t care how young you are: if you’ve been drinking, call me… Ill get you and your friends home safe… No questions asked…
Never judge people you don’t know unless you’ve walked a mile in their shoes…
Don’t let a day go by without listening to music…
If you’re not married to him, don’t have unprotected sex with him…
The world is too small a place to be an asshole to anyone (unless he/she was an asshole first)…
Don’t be afraid to go out in your sweats with no makeup on… It is quite liberating…
Wear sunscreen…
Despite what your grandparents might tell you, mince meat pie is vile… Take my word for it.…
Learn to say “NO”…
Read lots of books…
When it comes to relationships, don’t settle. Wait for the one who takes your breath away…
Cigarettes are gross…
Rules are made to be broken… EXCEPT MINE!!!!
I’ve got your back… No matter what… Dad and I will always be your strongest allies…
If your not comfortable talking about it, you shouldn’t be doing it…
Tattoos are permanent… Think long and hard before getting one…
Always have something that’s just for you… Be it writing, music, crafting or something equally awesome... And make time for it... It’ll do wonders for you…
Never lose your sense of humor…
Herpes and babies last forever… Use protection…
Stick up for yourself, even if you think it makes you look like a bitch…
Don’t let anyone make you feel like you aren’t good enough…
Sex won’t make anyone love you… Love will…
Don’t be too proud to become a wife or a mother…
Don’t be afraid to take life by the balls…
Never bully those you feel are weaker than you…
Remember to look up from your phone/computer/television screen every once in a while… The world is a beautiful place… Don’t miss it…
Don’t be afraid to show your weaknesses…
Never start sentences with the word “like” or end them with the word “so”… Just don’t….
Don’t hide your intelligence to make a man happy… If he is smart enough for you, he will think you being smart is attractive, not intimidating…
Don’t gossip… It only hurts people and makes you look immature and childish… (Except with me… I love that shit…)
Think before you speak… Diarrhea of the mouth runs in the family…
Use your vacation time… They give it to you for a reason…
It is ok to smoke a joint or two, but anything harder than that is going to end badly… Trust me…
Never ditch your girlfriends because you have a boyfriend…
Try to take a short walk outside everyday… It relaxes the mind and keeps you grounded…
Even when I'm gone, ill always be with you…
Everything is going to be ok…
Seriously though, cigarettes are gross…
