“... failure is not disgrace. It's just a pitch that you missed,
and you'd better get ready for the next one...
The next one might be the shot heard round the world.”
- Craig Ferguson
and you'd better get ready for the next one...
The next one might be the shot heard round the world.”
- Craig Ferguson
Today I'm 33. I'm usually really excited on my birthday, but for some reason, this year, I'm pretty apathetic. On a way more positive note, last year was full of ups and downs, but I learned a heck of a lot about myself - probably more than I've ever learned in any given year. Believe it or not, I'm super thankful for it. Below are my....
32 Lessons I've Learned At 32:
32. Always, always, always...get your oil changed at 3000 miles. Oh, and rotate your tires.
31. Make time for people you care about.
30. People you care about should make time for you, too.
29. A positive attitude goes a long, long way.
28. Life will throw you a surprise party once in a while. Your reaction is the true
measure of your character.
27. There's always room for fun.
26. Laughter is necessary for survival.
25. Be grateful - it can always be worse. (Way worse...)
24. When people show you who they are the first time - believe 'em.
23. Trust is definitely earned.
22. Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on you again! Fool me three times,
okay, I'm just an idiot.
21. True forgiveness is difficult, but needed in order to finally let go.
2o. Be yourself.
19. Humbleness is a rare and admirable quality.
18. Apologize and mean it.
17. Wear comfortable shoes.
16. Drink water. Lots of it.
15. Look at old family photos (with your family)
14. Take time to (really) breathe.
13. Watch television with your parents.
12. Driving isn't that bad.
11. Let your hair down.
10. Stop feeling guilty about the poor choices you've made in the past.
9. Correct those mistakes and move on.
8. You are the source of your own happiness.
7. Sleep.
6. There are relationships in your life that will change. Accept it. Make an effort to keep
the ones that matter.
5. I'm extremely lucky to have my parents. They also gave me the gift of a really great
brother.
4. True love exists.
3. Say "I love you" to the people you, well, love.
2. At some time in your life, you will question the faith you once had in people. It will crush
your spirit (if you let it...)
1. If I manage to be half the person my mother is when I am her age, I'd be one pretty
spectacular woman.
34, here I come...
xoxo andrea
