boinky 0 #1 August 17, 2005 I know this is long, but if you take one positive thing from it, then it was time well spent. [U]LIFE'S[/U] LITTLE INSTRUCTIONS *Sing in the shower *Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated *Watch a sunrise at least once a year *Leave the toilet seat in the down position *Never refuse homemade brownies *Strive for excellence, not perfection *Plant a tree on your birthday *Learn three clean jokes *Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank full *Compliment three people every day *Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them *Leave everything a little better than you found it *Keep it simple *Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures *Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know *Floss your teeth *Ask for a raise when you feel you've earned it *Be forgiving of yourself and others *Overtip breakfast waitresses *Say "thank you" a lot *Say "please" a lot *Avoid negative people *Buy whatever kids are selling on card tables in their front yards *Wear polished shoes *Remember other people's birthdays *Commit yourself to constant improvement *Carry jumper cables in your trunk *Have a firm handshake *Send lots of Valentine cards. Sign them, "Someone who thinks you're terrific." *Look people in the eye. *Be the first to say, "Hello" *Use the good silver *Return all things you borrow *Make new friends but cherish the old ones *Keep secrets *Sing in a choir *Plant flowers every spring *Have a dog *Always accept an outstretched hand *Stop blaming others. Take responsibility for every area of your life. *Wave at kids on school buses *Be there when people need you *Feed a stranger's expired parking meter *Don't expect life to be fair *Never underestimate the power of love *Drink champagne for no reason at all *Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation *Don't be afraid to say, "I made a mistake" *Don't be afraid to say, "I don't know" *Compliment even small improvements *Keep your promises (no matter what) *Marry only for love *Rekindle old friendships *Count your blessings *Call your motherNina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites