What Life Has Taught Me

Obviously I am not quite done living life, and I am quite thankful for that. Most would say I haven't really begun yet, but there are a few things, both serious and silly, life has taught me.

1. Call everyone. Don't text, but call people in your family, your friends, just everyone. How nice is it to receive a hello phone call. Growing up I did an awful job of keeping in contact with my family and now that I am a tad older I do my best to actually call my grandparents, call my mom, etc. A phone call holds even more value in this world where voice is lost.

2. Sing. Sing a lot and very loud. This falls in the silly and serious category for the reason that it is a bit goofy, but I honestly, wholeheartedly believe that singing puts you in a better mood. When I work I am constantly beebopping around singing. All day. So sing a ton and be happy.

3. Write and Record: AKA Journal. It may sound cheesy but how cool will it be to look back when you are on a rocker (or off the rocker for some) and read about your college years. Or read about how you were feeling during pregnancy. I think a record of your life would be such a prized and personal possession. Personally, it just makes me feel better to write things out as well.

4. Drink coffee: I got in a better mood just typing that out. White teeth are not worth it if coffee has to be out of the equation.

5. Say Hi: Get on an elevator, say hi. Sit down besides someone is a classroom... say hi. Near somebody in a coffee shop? Say hi for Christ's sake. How are you doing? It is such a simple concept and if everyone just did it once a day can you imagine how happier this world would be?

6. Always buy lemonade: We were all there, on the street during the summer selling cups of lemonade for 50 cents a cup. I made a vow to myself to never pass by a lemonade stand without buying a cup from the little entrepreneurs. Funny Story Moment: I was dating a guy at one time (hard to believe, eh?) and I forced him to stop so we could buy some lemonade. Well at the bottom of his glass was a pleasant clump of mystery snot? I'm really not sure what it was but the lemonade Gods blessed me with a fresh, delightful cup for being a faithful buyer. So, if anything that can be your reason.

7. Tip: I say this not only because I am a waitress myself (soon to be bartender! yahoo!) but because it is just simply nice! When I receive a good tip at work I have come close to tears of joy, literally. This also encourages me to tip well when I go out. No matter my financial circumstances (which are decently shitty to be frank) I will just always tip good. Make someone's day.

8. Smile