Reformed Hippie

1. Never pass up an opportunity to tell someone you love them, or to show them.

2. Background and circumstance may influence who we are, but we are responsible for who we become.

3. Life is too short to deal with rude or obnoxious people.

4. You need only two tools: WD-40 and duct tape. If it doesn’t move and it should, use WD-40. If it moves and shouldn’t, use the tape.

5. The five most essential words for a healthy, vital relationship are “I apologize” and “you are right.”

6. Everyone seems normal until you get to know them.

7. If he/she says that you are too good for him/her - believe them.

8. Learn to pick your battles; ask yourself, “Will this matter one year from now? How about one month? One week? One day?”

9. When you make a mistake, make amends immediately. It’s easier to eat crow while it’s still warm.

10. If you woke up breathing, congratulations! You have another chance!

11. Living well really is the best revenge. Being miserable because of a bad or former relationship just might mean that the other person was right about you.

12. Be really good to your family and/or friends. You never know when you are going to need them to empty your bedpan.

13. Work is good, but it’s not that important. Money is nice, but you can’t take it with you. Statistics show most people don’t live to spend all they saved; some die even before they retire. Anything we have isn’t really ours; it was given to us by God; He just letting us borrow it while we’re here…even our kids. So enjoy it while you have it.

14. And last but not least… Being happy doesn’t mean everything’s perfect… it just means you’ve decided to see beyond the imperfections.