You Know It

Always try your hardest. Smile at strangers. Make your bed. Dream. Buy flowers, even on ordinary days. Always take time to listen to the stories of those older than you. Be kind to animals and children. Never break a promise you make. Buy the old fashion furniture wax. Take the time to write your mother a letter just to catch up. Turn your phone off. Dream big. Drink water. Appreciate the courage when someone tells you something difficult. There are two sides to every story. Learn to bake bread. Take care of yourself. Lift weights, no you won’t be bulky. Drink lots of tea. CHASE YOUR DREAMS. Write something everyday. Laugh at yourself. La la la. Devote time every day to being thankful for your life. You are unique. Give your hair a hot olive oil treatment before you shower. Giggle. Do the hard thing. Listen to music. Cook for people you love. NEVER give up on yourself. Protect your faith. Go shopping with friends. Bake cookies. Call your grandparents. Go for a run. Wear red lipstick. READ. Appreciate and enjoy the simple things. Tell him how much he means to you. Never back down. Be proud of your last name. Light candles. Always stand up for those weaker than you. Write out your goals and revise frequently. Read challenging books. Remember that today is yesterday’s future. Love your friends. Keep your truck vacuumed out. Dance in the kitchen. Wear nice shoes. ALWAYS be you. Learn to trim your father’s, grandfather’s or boyfriends hair. Take the time to talk to children like adults. Shake hands like a man. Dream your life, then go LIVE it.

xo xo Liz