Life Lessons, Learned In My Life

1. Ice cream fixes just about everything.

2. You are responsible for your own life and your health.

3. Candles go a long way in making your house/apartment feel like a home.

4. You'll learn to be grateful for your faith.

5. There's a lot of things that happen in life you don't have control over, but you can control your attitude. If you need to vent, go ahead, and get it out of your system.

6. Your coworkers becomes family.

7. People you love will move away, but being reunited brings a new kind of joy.

8. Sunday brunch will become your favorite meal.

9. It's better to be disappointed in a romantic interest than being disappointed in yourself.

10. The best feeling in the world is the summer breeze on your skin.

11. The best thing money can buy is experiences. Go travel and see the places you dream about.

12. Don't let anybody stop you from pursuing your career goals.

13. Drop the comparison game and learn to be OK with where you are in your own life.

14. Weekends are for recharging and relaxation, but don't miss out on fun activities.

15. Grieving and healing is a process. No one can tell you what that looks like for you.

16. Creative activities boosts your well being. Write, dance, sing, color, paint, take pictures, knit... don't stop creating.

17. The choices you make in life determines your destiny as well as your destiny is also written out for you.

18. Reading is as important as living. “Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.”

19. What doesn't kill you, makes you stronger. You will learn a lot about human resiliency.

20. Surround yourself with people that make you feel big.

21. You are never too old to learn something new.

22. Do things you want to experience, but choose wisely.

23. Nobody is proficient doing something for the first time, you have keep practicing to get better. Be patient when learning something new.

24. When looking back, you'll remember kindness from strangers.

25. Forget about seeking revenge on people who have wronged you. It's better to forget about these people and move on with your life.

26. The world is a hard place, so treat yourself with kindness. Treat yourself to spa treatments, buy yourself flowers, get your hair done. Practice relaxation techniques, deep breathing, meditation, exercise and yoga. These activities can boost energy and reduce stress.

27. Wear what makes you feel confident.

28. Practice mindfulness. Focusing on the present moment without becoming overly reactive or overwhelmed by what is going on around you. 

29. Clean out closets and clutter. Give away things you don't use anymore. Donate to charity or give away for free.

30. Life has many chapters and there is so much left to learn. Enjoy the journey.

My Favorite Things

In no particular order:

Autumn
Coffee
Books
Bargains
Candy Crush
Cute Clothes
Shabby Chic/Vintage
Lavender
Festivals
Reality TV
Museums
Zumba
Dogs
Good Movies
Chocolate
Health & Wellness
Candles
Pizza
Selling
Back & Scalp Massage
Meaningful Conversation
Walks & Hiking
Travel & Vacations
Roasted Chicken, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Peas
Counted Cross Stitch
Beaches
Daisies
Netflix & Hulu
White Chocolate Raspberry Ice Cream
Sleep Stories
Libraries
Shopping
Manicures & Pedicures
Fuzzy Cozy Sweaters
Cooking & Baking
Nostalgia 
Alternative/Jazz/Oldies/Coffee House Music
Spa Vacations
Concerts
Historical Books/TV
Naps
Adult Coloring Books
Cupcakes
Poetry
Family Get-Togethers
Parks
When Calls The Heart (Hallmark TV show)
Lasagna
My Online Business
Adventure
Peace