Maggie's list of lil' reminders for a teenage heart...
& things i need to remind myself of often too!!!
draft copy 2007© - j. marshon
... i love you mags! from one baby girl to another!!! ... godspeed sweetie! : )
1. Work hard at not judging others. Especially if you find yourself thinking certain people are below you—It is those people who often turn out to be your biggest supporters and help when you least expect–and need it the most.
2. Laugh often! Laughter is the 'sugar' of life.
3. Dance! Often and anywhere—especially in the morning when you are getting ready—it is the best way to kickoff a great day!
4. Slow dance. Especially with that special someone.
5. Have crushes! And, aim high! Having dreams is what life is all about.
6. Smile. It is seriously contagious.
7. Be a friend to everyone! It's the best reward you will receive from your high school years!
8. Get involved! Join as many clubs, sports, and organizations as you can that interest you. You'll meet great people and learn about yourself in the process. Start your freshman year and stick to it.
9. Try to not be the teacher's pet—but help teachers when you can—offer a sincere hand.
10. Walk in the rain on a warm summer day.
11. Enjoy nature every chance you can. It puts things into perspective when everything else seems to go haywire.
12. Cry when you have a broken heart. Rise above it and try to move beyond it. With all your might, try to not be resentful.
13. Be your own best friend.
14. Encounter people with kindness. The best way to get back at your enemies is with kindness, they will not know how to react.
15. Set a good example. For yourself most importantly!
16. Forgive yourself and others for your/their mistakes.
17. Join the Student Council and run for President.
18. Participate in school spirit—have FUN with it!
19. When you walk down the hall at school, look people in the eye, smile at them and say, "hi." Try to say their name. You will feel good about yourself and you may just make someone's day a little brighter.
20. People like to feel important and know that someone cares—be that someone!
21. Remember that "bad hair days" happen. Let it, except it, and get over it.
22. Remember your sense of humor. Pull it out when others hurt or upset you.
23. Forgive your enemies—no matter what.
24. Do your homework—it will alleviate a lot of headaches in the long run.
25. Have best friends—search hard, and pick them carefully. Enjoy their company and always stay in touch with each other.
26. Sing, talk, and speak up! Loud and often. You have a voice—let it be heard! Don't be afraid to use it!
27. Join school plays or musicals.
28. Develop your own "signature" sense of style.
29. Attend school games and sporting functions. Make sure to cheer on the home team!
30. Be the school's morning radio announcer and wake everyone up to a great day.
31. Take pictures! Lots of them! Round up a few friends and walk around school surprising other classmates. Take them on random days during the school year, not just at festive times. Email photos to others—even classmates you may not know very well. The memories captured on film are a moment in time you'll remember all your life.
32. Go to your junior and senior prom. If you don't have a date in mind or weren't asked, ask a foreign exchange student and go as friends so they can experience prom too.
33. Join the yearbook staff.
34. Take the long route to class to catch a glimpse or smile at your crush!
35. Have cool school gear. Choose a backpack, notebooks, pencils and other gadgets that are in sync with your personality.
36. Others will make fun of you and tease you! Rise above it. Remember that many times they are just trying to put you down in order for feel better about themselves.
37. Try to compliment three people a day. It'll make both you and them feel better about yourselves. Be sure you are sincere.
38. Rise to the challenge—no matter what it is!
39. Take an art class. Learn about the great artists and be able to identify their works.
40. Sing in the shower when you are getting ready for school.
41. Join the school band. Take a music appreciation course. Music is great and you never know how learning music will influence your life in the future. You may just turn out to be a 'Rock Star!'
42. Dream! And dream BIG!
43. Take college prep courses in high school. Take courses that will help to prepare you for college even if you are uncertain whether or not you are planning to go. You will get the most out of your high school education.
44. Join the track team. Be as good as you can. Have fun and challenge yourself. Down the road you will appreciate the talent of the participants in Summer Olympic Games even more.
45. Write poems—keep them in a special journal/notebook.
46. Help elders when they are in need!
47. Join the marching band. If you do not play an instrument, be a flag girl or majorette!
48. Attend summer camp(s). These experiences will stay with you forever.
49. Go swimming all year long at the school's indoor pool. Even if you are not on the swimming team—it is great fun and good exercise. Learn how to do a couple of really cool dives on the diving board and show off!
50. Try to organize what you plan to wear to school the night before. This will save you time getting ready the next morning.
51. Stand up for yourself!
52. Be careful with who you trust with important secrets. This is a tough one, but done with care, will save you a lot of heartache.
53. Accept others for their unique differences and for 'who they truly are.'
54. Choose friends that like you for who you truly are. Don't try to "put on a hat" in order to fit in to a specific clique. You know deep down where you belong and who you like to hang out with.
55. Read! Learn to enjoy the art of reading.
56. Pray!
57. Don't try to be someone or something you aren't—always be true to yourself!
58. Write your favorite poems, song lyrics and quotes on the covers of your school folders and notebooks. On days when you are not feeling focused, these readings will bring you back to reality and make you feel better.
59. Remember that life basically, "is what it is." So sometimes you just have to let it be.
60. Put up a corkboard in your room on the wall and pin up all of your favorite pictures and things.
61. Have a great hobby that gives you much joy!
62. Apply for college scholarships. There are many scholarships that go unclaimed because no one applied. Check with college financial student aid offices and find out about scholarships you can apply for. These scholarships are a nice ego booster and are very helpful to offset the costs of paying for college.
63. Collect something!
64. Make a tape, CD, or mp3 of all of your favorite songs and give a copy to your best friend.
65. Remember that most competitions are almost always only with yourself.
66. Try to be the nicest person you know.
67. Dress to shock! You will look great! If you feel that you look great, you do! Enjoy who you are and your fashion sense.
68. Stand by your beliefs. Stick by them—don't allow others to influence your true core beliefs!
69. Do the best possible job you can on your class projects—take a leadership role and do your best! You'll be proud of your results.
70. Attend Church! Get involved with youth groups.
71. Call home whenever you need a lift or advice.
72. If you find yourself in a compromising situation, take responsibility for yourself. Think about your actions and make the best judgment call. You'll have to live with the consequences of the choices you make.
73. Avoid restless people.
74. True friends will love you and cherish your friendship no matter what!
75. Go bowling with your friends.
76. Have slumber parties with your friends! Make so mores, tell ghost stories, watch movies, be dorky! You only live once!
77. Go to the beach with your friends.
78. Remember that others will let you down. It's tough. You need to just stick it out. You will get through it. It'll be ok. Everything works out in the long run!
79. Steer clear of troublemakers—they'll try to bring you down with them at all costs. Misery loves company!
80. You should never have to "try" to be someone's friend. Friendship is a natural step. If you're trying too much—it's probably not worth the effort.
81. Go ice skating and roller skating with your friends.
82. Stand up tall, straight and hold your head up—have faith in yourself!
83. Family trips are not uncool! It's time to spend with those who love you the most. Get to know them! You will grow up, move out, and move on with your life soon enough. Your "cool" friends will come and go, but your family will be there for you always.
84. Enjoy the time you have with your family—you will miss them terribly when they are gone.
85. Live "in the moment." Don't try to do to many things at the same time.
86. Listen to people when they are talking to you. Give them your focused attention. This is an important character trait that people will always appreciate, love, and remember you for.
87. Once in a while, rent movies with your family and enjoy making homemade popcorn on the stove. Make it even better by adding root beer floats.
88. Eat your favorite foods on your Birthday!
89. The average person only uses 5-10% of their brain. Use all 100%! Use it to the max! Live! Experience things! Learn! Ask questions! Push the envelope and yourself! There really is no limit!
90. Remember your grandparents and great grandparents. Write down your childhood memories of them.
91. Help/Volunteer at a local retirement home or soup kitchen. You'll gain a new perspective on things and life in general.
92. Listen to all kinds of music. Learn to appreciate it and really listen to good, uplifting lyrics.
93. Learn a foreign language or two.
94. Go on school trips abroad.
95. Have your picture taken as much as possible with your friends by the school yearbook photographers. It gives you a much better reason for purchasing the yearbook; and more places to personalize your messages when signing.
96. Staying "under the radar" is not an option!
97. Hold hands with that "special someone." Enter a courting relationship like you were in the early 1900's. You will really learn what it is like to "fall in love." Embrace your innocence and learn to love people wholeheartedly.
98. Have your mom or dad take pictures of you when your receive flowers or something special form a friend or boyfriend. Hold up your special gift and enjoy the moment.
99. Help others in need!
100. Decorate your school locker!
101. Do not be afraid to speak up or ask questions! Chances are there are others who have the same questions as you, but they are just too afraid to ask.
102. Take a chance! You may get a broken heart—but you won't have to live with the regret that you didn't try!
103. Show up! When you don't think you can do it—no matter what the task (class/event/competition)—Just show up! It's the minimum you can do. Chances are that others feel the same way. Some don't show up at all, some fail, some excel. What you'll find is that most of the time if you just show up, that is all you really needed to do. It's not as bad as you think!
104. Why be normal? Understand that "normal" is not necessarily a virtue, rather it denotes a lack of courage, passion, and determination to make a difference.
105. Chart your own path!
106. Learn to type properly.
107. Love deeply! (even if it breaks your heart!)
108. Have a journal, but be careful where you leave it. You may also want to lock it. Those thoughts are for your eyes only. Express yourself to yourself!
109. When someone disappoints you (because they will) remember that they are only human!
110. Live each day so that at the end of the day you can say to yourself, "I did the best that I could do."
111. Life is full of embarrassing moments—learn to graciously except it. You'll get over them faster.
112. Realize early that you cannot please everyone—focus on making the best of things for yourself and those you love.
113. Love yourself for the way that you are. Don't change for anyone but yourself.
114. Have strong convictions and fight hard for them!
115. Be respectful of elders, teachers, officers, and officials.
116. Live the "Golden Rule."
117. Try to not let other people's criticism get you down. This is a really tough one. Be strong, try to see things from their perspective, realize that they may have a point, or that they may just be wrong. Follow your inner voice.
118. Really celebrate your Birthday! Dress up, wear pins, eat cake!!! Enjoy the years as they float by!
119. Study! This is the time to do it! Try to enjoy the learning process. View it as using your brain and not as a burden. Knowledge fuels the soul. It's what makes us more interesting.
120. Try not to compare yourself to others—rise above it—be your own person. Be thankful for your own talents.
121. Try to get a good night sleep the night before an exam. Clarity always helps!
122. Why walk when you can run! Run for your goals!
123. Remember your first kiss and your first love. Write these experiences down on paper. Never forget the innocence and beauty of the moment.
124. Don't be afraid to hug people! Hugs are what make us caring human beings.
125. Remember your first date.
126. Trade class photos with your classmates every year and put them in photo albums. Share them with your classmates at your class reunions in the future. It's a hoot!
127. Say ,"Hi" to everyone who makes eye contact with you.
128. Walk with a purpose.
129. Try to have as many people sign your yearbook as possible. Read their comments for a laugh and to learn something about yourself from another's point of view. Save a whole page for your best friend and ask them to write something special for you!
130. Sign the back of your school photos. Address them to the person you are giving it to and write a small and sincere message to them.
131. Fall in love at first sight.
132. Go on blind dates with other couples. (but take money just in case your date is a doornob and you have to pay for your own dinner!)
133. On Valentine's Day send a flower to someone who would never expect it, or to someone less fortunate than you. Sign it, "someone who thinks you are special."
134. Look up, and look people in the eye when you're speaking to them.
135. Have photos taken of you and your date from prom, homecoming and special dances.
136. Participate in car washes and other school fundraisers that involve the community.
137. Help decorate for school dances and parades.
138. Look forward to waking up every day and going to school. Make your high school years the most fun you can.
139. It's true—these are the days you'll remember!
140. Don't worry about your weight and dieting—you are NOT as large as you think you are. Food is not the enemy, but don't overdo it either. Everything in moderation.
141. Introduce yourself to new students and foreign exchange students. You may meet a new friend and you will make them feel more at ease.
142. When finishing a semester, tell your teachers that you appreciated learning from them. Be sincere.
143. In your homeroom on the first day of class, sit next to someone that you don't know and talk to them. It will east the tension of starting a new semester and who knows, you may just be sitting by your new best friend for life!
144. Share and offer assistance, but don't let others take advantage of you.
145. Realize that everyone at sometime or another has "bad days." be a spark of encouragement whenever possible.
146. Make others feel important.
147. Make homemade cards for your friends' birthdays!
148. If you don't understanding something in class, make a point to meet with the teacher to clarify your questions. They will be glad to help, and will appreciate your genuine interest to learn. Plus, that's their job!
149. Make special gifts for your friends at Christmastime (holidays). My favorite—rice crispy treats shaped like giant Hershey's Kisses wrapped in tinfoil.
150. Eat lunch outside on a warm spring or fall day.
151. Make homemade pizza with your family and friends.
152. Steer clear of bullies—avoid them at all costs!
153. If you come upon an upset/crying classmate, ask them, "Are you ok?" or, "Can I help?" Show concern for others, never ignore them. They could be going through something very difficult. Even if they don't want your help, be the person who offers.
154. Don't be to quick to jump to rash conclusions. Get the facts and choose your course of action carefully.
155. Don't allow yourself to be bullied! Stand up for yourself! Fight back if you have to, but fight fair!
156. Have summer jobs. The cash will come in handy!
157. Remember that you are never alone! There are plenty of others in your boat and there is usually always a life raft nearby.
158. Apologize to others when you hurt them.
159. Learn to read music.
160. Memorize some of your favorite poems and recite them often.
161. Try to choose school paper report project topics that you are genuinely interested in. It makes doing the work more interesting and worthwhile.
162. Brush your teeth, wash your face, and don't forget face lotion—take care of your skin—really! Your skin will thank you at age 35.
163. Wear your favorite color for your school pictures.
164. Wear a really fun outfit the last day of class each year, and have fun with your locker mate when cleaning your locker. You'll be surprised the things you will find. Have your camera ready!
165. Participate in your high school art show—display your favorite pieces.
166. Choose a favorite fragrance and make it your signature scent.
167. Have your camera handy for special times (last day of class, senior trip, band camp, games, etc.) Ask others to take pictures of you with your friends.
168. It's good to splurge on Fridays. Have a giant Chocolate Chip Cookie and share it with your friends.
169. Write an article and submit it to be published in the school paper or a popular magazine.
170. Win awards! Try for the Student of the Month, the Outstanding Player! Just go for it! Soak up the glory!
171. Get your best friend a birthday cake on their birthday and share it with others at lunch!
172. Have a pet! A kitty or puppy is the best medicine when you feel down.
173. Let go of resentment—it will only end up hurting you in the long run.
174. Remember that life is not always fair! Just do your best, play fair, and it will be right with your soul.
175. Do all you can to get ahead in the game! But, do it without cheating or lying!
176. Try to see and recognize the difference between true friends and fair-weather friends. You will suffer less heartbreak.
177. Have a lot of friends, but be best friends with a select few. Appreciate all of their different qualities and characteristics.
178. Try different cultural foods and learn about other cultures. After all you live in "the melting pot." Be open and accepting of other people's cultural backgrounds and beliefs. Try not to be judgmental.
179. Get wild and be crazy, but know your boundaries and limitations.
180. Laugh until you cry!
181. Laugh until you pee your pants!
182. Laugh so much and so often that you experience that "when food comes out your nose" laugh.
183. Try new sports. Tennis, racquetball, volleyball, skiing, golf or softball. Try to learn and play a number of different sports to get an understanding for the skills required and an appreciation of the game.
184. Take "time-outs" when studying.
185. Talk on the telephone with your friends! Talk! Talk! Talk!
186. Begin each semester with a fresh start. Get new folders/notebooks for each class. Gear up, get organized! A fresh start makes a good foundation to build upon.
187. Draw pictures and writings of your favorite things on your notebook covers. P.S. Don't forget your name.
188. Each night, try to focus more on your studies than what's on TV. You will have years to watch TV down the road. And you will always be able to catch good re-runs. But, you can't go back and redo bad grades.
189. Volunteer to help with community projects.
190. Be book smart and people smart.
191. Practice! It is true—Practice makes perfect! Strive for perfection, but realize you do not HAVE TO BE perfect!
192. Pull up your boot straps!
193. Encourage your classmates/teammates, even when they are your biggest competition. Be genuine.
194. When filling out evaluations on classmates for reports/presentations, find at lease three good things to say. Try not to criticize or condemn them, the teacher knows what their pros and cons are. Getting criticism from classmates is much harder to take than from a teacher.
195. Praise other classmates and friends in public.
196. Make a difference in at least one person's life.
197. When completing teacher evaluations, be honest. Write their pros and document their cons only if you have a substantial reason. Don't condemn them if you have a grudge against them—be fair.
198. Draw pictures and sketches of your favorite things. This is where your passion lives!
199. Stop worrying what others think of you. Focus more on what you think of yourself—That's all that really counts!
200. Live for yourself not for what others want of you; or think you should live for.
201. Love your siblings. They look up to you the most.
202. Be kind to children. They idolize older youth. Set an honorable example for them to follow.
203. Compile a scrapbook for every year of high school. It will become one of your most cherished possessions.
204. Do stuff with you siblings—be their friend and hero. Stand up for them no matter what.
205. Whenever you get your photo in the local newspaper, clip it out and save the article. Save all of your newspaper clippings—big or small—and put them in a special binder. These are your glory days!
206. Join the Youth Corps for a summer.
207. Earn your varsity letter in a sport and have it applied to a varsity jacket.
208. Get a high school class ring that fits your personality.
209. Strive to be on the Honor Roll every semester.
210. When others are talking negative about another classmate, resist the urge to join in on the gossip. Instead, find something nice to say about the person being criticized and the conversation should change. If you cannot say something nice—don't say anything at all.
211. Participate in school talent shows.
212. Smile for the camera—don't be camera shy!
213. Determine your favorite beverage, candy bar, cake and ice cream flavor. Decide what your signature tastes and preferences are.
214. Participate in water-balloon fights.
215. Take a CPR course and get certified.
216. Wear clothes that make a statement about who you are.
217. Shop at thrift stores. Support the Salivation Army and find some unique things to add to your wardrobe.
218. Get your picture taken with your best friend at a photo booth. Make funny faces for the instant pictures.
219. Do a Chinese Fire Drill with your friends.
220. Take road trips—especially to the beach.
221. Get a makeover by a professional make-up artist. Have them show you how to apply makeup and determine what colors work best with your skin tone.
222. Take care of your face. Wash, moisturize, and oxy! Try to never burn it in the sun (cover your face with sunscreen and wear spf based foundation and lotion).
223. Have fun jewelry.
224. Make your own jewelry and friendship bracelets with your friends.
225. Try to eat veggies and fruit as often as possible, but enjoy fast food on occasion too. Remember, everything in moderation!
226. Learn how to style your hair like a professional.
227. Respect the environment.
228. Be the designated driver.
229. Go prom dress shopping with your mom. Make it a special day trip and take your little sister with you. Try on lots of dresses and have fun!
230. Always try to get the perfect close-up parking space. But, if there are none available don't be disappointed. Think of it as getting exercise by walking—yes, it's actually good for you.
231. Learn how to play a variety of card games.
232. Go sledding with your family and friends in the winter.
233. TP (Toilet Paper) someone's house for fun. Not out of spite, but out of fun and good spirit!
234. Go Trick-Or-Treating with your friends. Get really dressed up! Have fun with it! Soon enough you will be WAY to old for that kind of stuff!
235. Respect other people's privacy.
236. Take career placement tests to get an idea of what your career interests are.
237. Take the stairs instead of the elevators whenever possible.
238. Laugh at yourself! Have a way-positive attitude and a great sense of humor toward life and yourself.
239. Be a survivor!
240. Surround yourself with people, friends, and family who love and support you.
241. Have pride in yourself. There are secrets to making a person fall in love with you. Get to know them first. Wait and/or resist engaging in PDA (public display of affection). There really is no need to rush into things—you are only in high school. If you have respect in yourself, the boys will have more respect for you. Demand it! And remember, no one wants a girl who does not think positive of herself!
242. Be independent.
243. Be energetic.
244. Be confident.
245. Never, never, never give up!
246. Exercise.
247. Drink water. It helps your complexion and fills you up.
248. Try to not be upset by negative comments. Realize that things you take to heart now will not be as important to you down the road. Often the things you think are important now are absolutely meaningless later.
249. If you're ever defeated, force yourself to rise above it.
250. It's ok to be the underdog. Remember most people are rooting for the underdog.
251. When you take trips with your friends and family and feel the need to get the "perfect shot" of some attraction, make sure you take pictures with your family or friends in the picture. When you look back at the photos, you will cherish the ones with your loved ones more than the "perfect scenery" snap shot.
252. Be an over-achiever.
253. Don't try so hard to find love. It's true! When you least expect it the most, then true love will find you.
254. Be daring.
255. Be loyal.
256. Be honest.
257. Don't let anyone pressure you to do something you don't want to do. "No" really means "No!"
258. Be sentimental.
259. Be old fashioned.
260. Make a point to clean your room spic-n-span on Christmas Eve. You'll love waking up to such a clean room to put your new Christmas treasures in!
261. Be kind to yourself. Love yourself for who you are—embrace your uniqueness!
262. Friends will come and go. It will be hard, but you will have to say goodbye to a select few because of personal differences. Be brave, don't befriend, but let go if your beliefs are too different from theirs. Always be there for them, even if you grow apart. Be a constant in their life.
263. Remember that all things in this life are temporary. Try to keep your eyes and heart focused on the eternal. That is what matters most.
264. Be sweet.
265. Be cool and calm.
266. Love WILL save the day, and, love IS all you need! LOVE WINS!
267. Above all, remember that God has a plan for you. No matter what, He is always there for you. Have faith and believe in this promise!
268. Play to win. To do this play hard and play fair. You may not always come out on top, but you will know what it is like to be a winner.
269. Be kind to people, especially when you don't feel like it. This is a hard one, but important!
270. Try to always have faith in others. Most importantly always have in yourself and in GOD.
271. Wear funny pajamas and socks to bed!
272. Wear your superhero undies!
273. Don't worry so much about the future. Take one day at a time, one hour at a time, one minute at a time. Life has a unique way of working itself out. And worry is just a waste of your precious time!
274. Savor "moments" and take a mental picture of special moments. They are the stones of your memory path in life.
275. Love deeply and whole heartedly!
276. Ride bikes with your friends.
277. Join your school or community choir.
278. Read and memorize Bible scripture. You will be really surprised how much this will be a comfort and joy in times you least expect it.
279. Live each day with a clear conscious and no regrets.
280. All things happen for a reason. God has a plan for everything. And, all things happen when they are supposed to. You do not have control over everything.
281. Write a love song and a love poem.
282. Love people for who they are. Accept them at face value and never try to make them into someone you think they "should" be. You can never really change someone from being who they truly are. Love them regardless.
283. Be on time for events, meetings, etc.
284. Be creative.
285. Don't blame others for your problems. Have the courage to face up to them and fix them yourself.
286. Only you can make yourself truly happy.
287. Go on a hayride in the fall with your friends.
288. Grow something in a garden. Fruit, veggies or flowers. Watch the fruit of your labor grow.
289. Shop till you drop!
290. Go to amusement parks with your friends and family. Ride the roller coasters with your arms in the air.
291. Be a participant in a parade and wave at the people watching.
292. Go camping and canoeing in the woods. The great outdoors does wonders for the soul.
293. Watch classic movies. You will get the "butt" of many jokes that reference them. Also, enjoy them for their beautiful nature and timeless brilliance. One of my favorites: "It's a wonderful life."
294. Find peace in the details of life.
295. Take time to really "see" the horizon, sky, fields, roads, paths, flowers, and live all around you. Breath it in.
296. Search your heart for what you truly want to be and go for it.
297. Before exams and tests, say a little prayer to God. Don't forget to thank Him afterwards too.
298. Always believe in yourself! You are beautiful and capable of anything you set your mind to!
299. Always remember that everyone has a story that will break your heart. Be compassionate to others.
300. Don't get obsessed about your weight and don't weigh yourself every day. Worrying about your weight is fruitless and only causes more problems.
301. Be who your are and live your life for more than just being someone who tries to please everyone else.
302. Life is not perfect, so don't think that you have to be.
303. Don't be too quick to jump on the band wagon; try to figure out where it is going first!
304. Always remember the feeling of twirling around as a little kid!
305. Never loose the light of your inner child. Hold on to it like it is the most valuable thing you own.
306. Be childlike in spirit. It is the path to heaven.
307. Remember one good deed on your behalf has the power to change someone else's life forever.
308. Set goals for yourself. Do your best at achieving them.
309. Be well-rounded; smart, caring and outgoing.
310. Live your life so that when others think of you, they think of goodness and kindness.
311. Help those less fortunate than you.
312. Be someone that others can depend on.
313. Be true to your word.
314. Try new hair styles and hair cuts.
315. Paint your toenails and fingernails fun and bright colors.
316. Be part of the school dance committees.
317. Never be afraid to admit your mistakes.
318. Apologize when you have hurt someone or you were wrong. It is only hardest when you admit to it, but then your heart is transformed!
319. Show respect for other peer's parents and grandparents.
320. Never judge your friends by their homes or their family members' behavior.
321. Don't judge people based on other's gossip. Give everyone a fair chance from the ground up.
322. Try to find something positive or kind in every person you meet.
323. Live for today!
324. Go on hiking trips–learn to appreciate the beauty of nature and all the essence all abound.
325. Lay on the ground and stare at the clouds. Try to make out shapes and compare them with what your friends see.
326. Close your eyes and listen to classical music–learn how to appreciate classical music. Bach is my favorite!
327. Take an art class. You will find beauty in many things, by studying art and seeing beauty through the eyes of others.
328. Remember, Jesus died so that you can live. Live this life to the fullest!
329. Tell your mom and dad every now and then that you love them, give them a big hug and a kiss on the cheek!
330. Learn the constellations and be able to identify them in a clear night sky.
331. Be as you are!
332. Wear fun shoes!
333. Love the shoes you are in!
love wins sweetie... love always wins!
~ auntie jill
