50 things upon turning 50
I'm turning 50 on Tuesday. I thought by now I would have something pithy and profound to say but I don't.
So I will revert to my love of lists and close with 50 things I have learned this 50 years I have lived on this planet.
1. It is vital to laugh every day.
2. Years from now all things that happened to you will be funny. Truly.
3. Drink 2 litres of water daily.
4. Always take time to rest.
5 Do what you love.
6. If you have to do what you hate, find a way to make it fun.
7. Find a few great friends.
8. Hang on to them.
9. Signal and shoulder check when turning.
10. Have pets.
11. Have a garden.
12. Do not go camping.
13. Do not do double shots of tequila and then smoke pot.
14. Do not eat expired cheese.
15. Do not run for the bus.
16. If it feels wrong, it probably is.
17. Apologise quickly when necessary.
18. Eat fresh food as much as you can.
19. Eat junk food once a month.
20. Don't be afraid to treat yourself.
21. Don`t be stingy; buy others gifts.
22. Money isn't everything- but it sure as hell helps.
23. Stay on top of the laundry situation in your home.
24. Declutter bi-annually.
25. Accept all gifts- give the ones you don't like to charity shops.
26. It's not a sale unless it is 50 percent off.
27. Do not fly early in the morning- planes leave in the afternoon, too.
28. Pack for both hot and cold weather.
29. Learn how to cook.
30. Learn how to spell.
31. Read.
32. Listen to other people when they speak- have eye contact.
33. Don`t rush.
34. Get your clothing tailored. It will look amazing.
35. Always have kleenex nearby.
36. Don`t be afraid to ask for help.
37. Don't be selfish and refuse help to someone else.
38. Don't be afraid to honk and give someone the finger. Or a wave.
39. Wash your hair at least once a week.
40. If you haven't worn it in a year, donate it.
41. Parents are individual persons.
42. Family are people, too.
43. No one is perfect.
44. Everybody tries their best.
45. Sometimes it is hard to fathom, but it's true.
46. Everything always works out. Truly.
47. Sometimes it's weird, and it is in the strangest way, but it works out.
48. One day you will be old and look back and laugh at all the things that broke your heart.
49. You will wish you could go back and .....
50. But why would you want to do that: You are so smart now.
So I will revert to my love of lists and close with 50 things I have learned this 50 years I have lived on this planet.
1. It is vital to laugh every day.
2. Years from now all things that happened to you will be funny. Truly.
3. Drink 2 litres of water daily.
4. Always take time to rest.
5 Do what you love.
6. If you have to do what you hate, find a way to make it fun.
7. Find a few great friends.
8. Hang on to them.
9. Signal and shoulder check when turning.
10. Have pets.
11. Have a garden.
12. Do not go camping.
13. Do not do double shots of tequila and then smoke pot.
14. Do not eat expired cheese.
15. Do not run for the bus.
16. If it feels wrong, it probably is.
17. Apologise quickly when necessary.
18. Eat fresh food as much as you can.
19. Eat junk food once a month.
20. Don't be afraid to treat yourself.
21. Don`t be stingy; buy others gifts.
22. Money isn't everything- but it sure as hell helps.
23. Stay on top of the laundry situation in your home.
24. Declutter bi-annually.
25. Accept all gifts- give the ones you don't like to charity shops.
26. It's not a sale unless it is 50 percent off.
27. Do not fly early in the morning- planes leave in the afternoon, too.
28. Pack for both hot and cold weather.
29. Learn how to cook.
30. Learn how to spell.
31. Read.
32. Listen to other people when they speak- have eye contact.
33. Don`t rush.
34. Get your clothing tailored. It will look amazing.
35. Always have kleenex nearby.
36. Don`t be afraid to ask for help.
37. Don't be selfish and refuse help to someone else.
38. Don't be afraid to honk and give someone the finger. Or a wave.
39. Wash your hair at least once a week.
40. If you haven't worn it in a year, donate it.
41. Parents are individual persons.
42. Family are people, too.
43. No one is perfect.
44. Everybody tries their best.
45. Sometimes it is hard to fathom, but it's true.
46. Everything always works out. Truly.
47. Sometimes it's weird, and it is in the strangest way, but it works out.
48. One day you will be old and look back and laugh at all the things that broke your heart.
49. You will wish you could go back and .....
50. But why would you want to do that: You are so smart now.
This is a wonderful list!
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