Something

Today, while at work I was putting all my CDs on my computer so that i could eventually get them to my IPOD. I realized soon that I had over 100 CDs that covered a ten year span. As I listened to some of them, they brought back memories of a different time in my life. It is such an amazing thing that our brains, thoughts, memories were built in such a way that some songs, smells, tastes can bring such joy or sorrow. A couple of songs actually made me cry because it took me back to a time that things were so much better than what they are now. This all lead to me thinking about the past, realizing ALL the lessons I have learned over the years. And I thought that I really shouldnt keep them to myself. That if I can help someone else from making a similar mistake, even if by chance they are just glancing at this. I am a believer that we can learn from others mistakes

So here are a few lessons I have learned along the way
1. Believe in God and Prayer- it really does work.
2. Learn the rules then break some of them.
3. Trust yourself
4. Love and take time for your family-youll regret it if you dont when they are gone.
5. Learn to read between the lines.
6. Dont take life too seriously.
7. Play in the rain at least once as an adult.
8. Memorize your favorite poem.
9. Believe in love at first sight.
10. Dont trust anyone who kisses with their eyes open. (thats just not right)
11. Live by yourself, even if its for a month, before you settle down with anyone. If you dont, youll always wonder.
12. Never let someone else control your thoughts or your life.
13. When you love someone, love them for who they are, not the potential they have to be someone else.
14. Learn that its ok to be wrong. Its ok to make mistakes, as long as you learn from them.
15. Always forgive no matter how hard it may seem. Its worse to carry around a grudge.
16. Tell your parents you love them a lot. Who knows how long you will have them around.
17. Be a good friend to your friends.
18. Know that life really isnt fair, no matter what you think. Nothing will change that.
19. When meeting new people, be interested in them. Do not try to make them interested in you.
20. Like yourself.
21. Dont ever be afraid to try something new. It stretches your brain.
22. When traveling the road of life, try to stop along the way and really smell the flowers.
23. Be passionate about something (art, cars, God, basketball, soccer)
24. Always try to be yourself. (this sometimes doesnt always work, but we still have to try)
25. Above all this be real. No one likes a fake.