However, birthdays do make me feel rather retrospective, so, despite the cliche nature of it, I thought I would list 39 things I've learned in my 39 years on earth. In no particular order . . .
- Be yourself. There's nobody else quite like you.
- In most things, including clothes, food, and "stuff", QUALITY is far more important than QUANTITY.
- Effective communication is key in most everything in life. With it, things run smoothly. Without it, things turn to crap.
- History matters. Yours, your country's, your world's. Don't ignore it.
- Grammar matters. Make an effort to learn it properly.
- Saying "no" is a skill that many people only acquire after saying "yes" too often.
- Experiences are far more valuable than things.
- Surround yourself with people who build you up - not people who tear you down.
- When all else fails, go ask your mom. You are NEVER too old to need her.
- Laughter is good for your soul.
- Rarely is anything ever perfect. That's okay. Look for the good.
- Say "please" and "thank you" constantly.
- Being HEALTHY is much more important than being SKINNY. (I know this one in my head, but I'm still learning to embrace it.)
- Spend time with children. They will make you smile even on your worst days and bring you back to reality and innocence.
- Every now and then, you just have to go with the flow!
- Rules were NOT meant to be broken. They have a purpose and if you don't follow them, you need to "man up" and accept the consequences.
- Don't whine. Nobody likes a whiner.
- Men will never completely understand women and women will never completely understand men. Therefore, see #3.
- Remember to Breathe!
- Marriage is hard, but completely worth it.
- Parenting is hard, but completely worth it.
- It's okay to cry sometimes.
- Everyone is struggling with something. Be kind.
- You will never be able to please everyone, so stand up for what you believe and don't worry (too much) about who gets ticked off.
- This too shall pass - whatever it is. Hold on to the joy and power through the tough times. Sooner or later, both will be just a memory.
- The older you get, the faster time passes.
- Books are almost always better than the movie.
- Be careful with your finances. Splurge on occasion, but remember NOTHING is ever really free.
- You seriously can "google" anything. (However, that doesn't mean you should!)
- When in doubt, go with the chocolate dessert.
- Silence is golden and heavenly and sorely missing in life sometimes.
- When you have the chance to travel, GO! Without hesitation or fear - GO! The world is full of amazing places.
- A good song has the power to provide comfort, lift you up, make you cry, or all of the above. Crank it up!
- You are never too old to be Daddy's little girl.
- Dont' procrastinate. Waiting won't make it go away.
- A long chat with a good friend can rejuvenate your soul - even if you are an introvert like me.
- Getting a tan isn't worth getting sunburned. Wear sunscreen.
- My house will never be spotless because we live here, but there are blessings in the midst of the mess.
- Age is just a number. It means you've lived, so there's no need to fret about adding another year.
The older you get, the faster time passes. 39 Things I've Learned in 39 Years. @TheGoldenSpoons #TuesdayTen
Age is just a number. It simply means you've lived! @TheGoldenSpoons #TuesdayTen
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