Note to Self: Think Different...

 

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“Here’s to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers.  The round pegs in the square holes. The ones who see things differently. They’re not fond of rules. And they have no respect for the status quo. You can praise them, disagree with them, quote them, disbelieve them, glorify or vilify them. About the only thing you can’t do is ignore them. Because they change things. They invent. They imagine. They heal. They explore.  They create. They inspire. They push the human race forward. Maybe they have to be crazy. How else can you stare at an empty canvas and see a work of art? Or sit in silence and hear a song that’s never been written? Or gaze at a red planet and see a laboratory on wheels?  While some see them as the crazy ones, we see genius... 

Because the people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do.”

- Apple, Think Different  

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They Say It's My Birthday...

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“... 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

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