• read actual books. cover to cover.
• be kind to everyone until they give you reason not to
• be spontaneous- make time to stop if you drive by a place that you wish to visit (museum, coffee shop, etc.)
• always be independent, celebrate it
• do what makes you happy (so cheesy, so true)
• cook as often as possible
• homemade baked goods are the only real way to say thank-you for a favor
• learn how to do things normally designated for men (change a tire for example)
• be open minded, but not easily influenced
• be involved in your community, whichever you choose
• carry on traditions
• make your own traditions
• ALWAYS dress for Halloween

• Say yes more often.
• Be more patient.
• Think of others more.
• When someone introduces themselves do your best to remember their name.
• Live a balanced life.
• Prioritize and stand by your ideas of what's important.
• Meditate every day.
• Be more attentive.
• Think things through before committing.
• Be sincere.
• Be more conscious of surroundings.
• Make the best out of every situation and if it absolutely blows then make it funny.
• Smile more.
• Think about the future but live in the moment.
• Read more.
• Smoke less.

"The universe is like a safe to which there is a combination, but the combination is locked up in the safe" - Peter de Vries

"Our history is damaged - at least it was a thrill"-Now We Can See (The Thermals)

"The idea is to die young as late as possible"

"The most exciting, challenging and significant relationship is the one you habe with yourself and if you find someone to love the you that you love, well, that's just fabulous" -Carrie Bradshaw SATC

"You don't call retarded people retarded.. you call your friends retards when they're acting retarded"- Michael Scott The Office

"I like my money where I can see it- hanging in my closet" - Carrie Bradshaw SATC

"Sometimes we just need to stop planning the future, analyzing the past, and trying to figure out precisely how we feel and...

• Albert Camus
  • The Stranger
• Alice Sebold
  • The Lovely Bones
  • Lucky
  • Almost Moon
• Augusten Buroughs
  • Running With Scissors
  • A Wolf at the Table
  • Magical Thinking
  • Dry: A Memoir
  • Sellevision
  • Possible Side Effects
• Chuck Klosterman
  • Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs
  • Chuck Klosterman IV
  • Downtown Owl

• learn how to cook WELL
• learn Spanish
• learn how to play tennis
• learn how to play ping pon
• learn how to play the guitar/bass guitar
• learn how to play piano
• learn how to play the harmonica
• learn how to fish
• learn a new word every day
• learn karate
• ✔ learn how to change a tire
• learn how to change oil

• New Year's Day
  • new beginnings
  • eat a spoon full of black eyed peas
• MLK Day
• Valntines Day
  • cute presents
  • kisses for everyone
• St. Patricks Day
  • go all out
  • beer ONLY..the trashy holiday
• Fourth of July
  • sparklers
  • swimming
  • hotdogs and fruit
• Sweetest Day
  • see v-dai

• summer
• fall
• standup comedy
• balance
  • order when the time calls
  • dangerous living when the time calls
• yard sales/antique auctions
• when pets yawn
• betsey johnson
• diamonds
• perfume
• jogging
• taco bell
• macs
• overflowing closet
• interior design
• clean sheets
• sharp pencils
• massages/having someone walk on your back